Lithuania sends 40 million euros worth of military aid to Ukraine

On the occasion of the anniversary of Ukraine's independence, Lithuania sends another package of military support worth 41 million euros, RBC-Ukraine reports with reference to the Ministry of Defence of Lithuania.

The package includes Carl Gustaf ammunition, rifles, naval surveillance radars, 5.56 mm calibre ammunition, generators, anti-drone equipment and much more. Ukraine will also receive NASAMS missile systems.

According to the ministry, in the first seven months of this year, the military support already transferred by Lithuania to Ukraine includes Mi-8 helicopters, L-70 anti-aircraft guns with ammunition, M113 armoured personnel carriers, millions of rounds of ammunition, and ammunition for grenade launchers.

Lithuania also prepares expert advice, allocates funds to international funds to support Ukraine, contributes to the training of Ukrainian soldiers, organises courses for them, and Lithuanian army instructors also participate in Operation Interflex, during which, together with other NATO allies, they teach Ukrainian soldiers the finer points of combat.

Ukrainian soldiers wounded in battle are recovering in Lithuania. Medical and rehabilitation institutions have already received about 200 wounded defenders of Ukraine, more are planned to be received.