Lithuania to provide Ukraine with NASAMS air defence systems, drones

Lithuania will provide Ukraine with NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems, anti-drone equipment, cots and many other supplies.

This is reported on the website of Lithuania’s Ministry of Defence.

The ministry noted that this year it has already handed over Mi-8 helicopters, L70 anti-aircraft guns with ammunition, M113 armoured personnel carriers, millions of rounds of ammunition and grenade launchers to Ukraine.

Lithuania also actively trains the Ukrainian military, provides treatment and rehabilitation for Ukrainians, organises expert consultations, and allocates money to international funds to support Ukraine.

As a reminder, Lithuania has approved a long-term military assistance plan for Ukraine. The plan provides for the allocation of EUR 200 million for military equipment and weapons for Ukraine. The aid will include the purchase of lethal and non-lethal weapons, military training and exercises, financial contributions to support foundations, repair of military equipment in Lithuania and personnel training.

• On June 28, the President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda announced that the country had purchased two NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems for Ukraine