Denmark provides new military aid to Ukraine Including T-72 tanks and BMP-2 IFVs

The Danish government announced on October 26, 2023, a significant military aid package for Ukraine including T-72EA tanks and BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), valued at 3.7 billion Danish kroner (approximately $520 million).

This decision comes at a critical time for Ukraine, which is facing a large-scale Russian invasion.

Army Recognition reports citing the Danish Ministry of Defence that the package includes T-72EA tanks, BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles, artillery shells, drones, and small arms. Additionally, the package includes engineering and recovery vehicles, co-financed by Germany. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated that the contents of this package were decided after consultations with his Ukrainian counterpart, Rustem Umerov, in Kyiv earlier this week.

This is not the first time Denmark has supported Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Since the beginning of the large-scale Russian invasion, Denmark has already provided Ukraine with $2.3 billion in military aid and $354 million in civilian contributions. Denmark is also one of the few countries committed to providing Kyiv with the highly sought-after F-16 fighter jets.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen emphasized that this donation is a strong signal to both Ukraine and Russia. "This confirms that Ukraine can count on Denmark's unwavering support in its fight for freedom," he said. He also noted that although global attention is currently focused on Israel and Palestine, Denmark remains focused on the situation in Ukraine.

The aid package also includes support for NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package, which coordinates non-lethal defence aid to Kyiv, as well as the EU's joint artillery shell purchasing plan. The Danish Ministry of Defence clarified that this donation would not have immediate consequences on the country's defence organization.