Finland announces 24th military aid package for Ukraine worth €159 million

This is reported by Finland's Defense Ministry.

It is noted that this is the 24th package of military assistance from Finland to Ukraine. Its volume is about €159 million. The total cost of defense materials supplied by Finland to Ukraine is currently €2.2 billion.

"Finland is committed to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia's unjust aggression. It is not only about Ukraine, but also about the right of all free peoples to a full existence. We, the Finns, know from our own history how important this issue is," said Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen.

The ministry also reminded that Finland is participating in a joint initiative with the Czech Republic to purchase ammunition. To participate in the initiative, the first supplementary budget for 2024 includes the necessary funds for the administrative management of the Ministry of Defense.

Finland has also decided to participate in the armored coalition led by Poland, Germany and Italy and in the information technology coalition led by Estonia and Luxembourg. The goal of international productive coalitions is to provide long-term support to Ukraine.

"For operational reasons and to ensure the safe delivery of the aid, no further information will be provided on the specific content, delivery method or schedule of the aid. The aid takes into account both the needs of Ukraine and the resource situation of the Defense Forces," the Finnish Ministry of Defense commented on the contents of the aid package.

• For the first time, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen confirmed the fact that the Ukrainian military was being trained in Finland.