Denmark to supply USD 36 million worth of artillery for Ukrainian counteroffensive

Acting Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen and Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced the information after a meeting of the Foreign Policy Committee, where the Folketing supported the government’s decision on the donation, Jyllands-Posten reported.

"We stick to the overall description. It is something that is in demand from the Ukrainian side, and it is something that helps on the battlefield," Poulsen said, without specifying the type of ammunition.

Foreign Minister Rasmussen said that the shells would help Ukrainian forces during the offensive and allow them to respond to the enemy.

"It is a substantial contribution that Ukraine needs very urgently," Rasmussen added.

The assistance is provided at Ukraine’s special request.

• In early May, the Danish parliament decided to provide Ukraine with a new DKK 1.7 billion (over USD 250 million) military aid package, the largest ever provided by Copenhagen. 

• On May 29, Denmark announced an increase in military aid to Ukraine. The government will allocate DKK 7.5 billion this year and an additional 10.4 billion next year.