Lithuania donates 3 million cartridges to Ukraine
22 November, 2023 Small arms cartridges from Lithuania for Ukraine, November 2023. Photo credits: Ministry of Defense of Lithuania Lithuania has transferred 3 million 7.62x51 mm cartridges to the Ukrainian Defense Forces as part of a new defense assistance package.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense reported on this on Wednesday, November 22. The Ministry noted that ammunition for automatic rifles has already been handed over to the Ukrainian military. In addition to cartridges, Lithuania's new defense aid package for Ukraine includes remote detonation systems and winter gear.
Small arms cartridges from Lithuania for Ukraine, November 2023.
Photo credits: Ministry of Defense of Lithuania
"Our commitment to helping Ukraine remains unchanged. By providing our assistance packages, we are responding to Ukraine's most important needs and priorities. By providing ammunition, remote detonation systems, and equipment needed in harsh winter conditions, we are significantly strengthening Ukraine's resilience to withstand Russian aggression," Arvydas Anusauskas, Lithuanian Defense Minister, noted.
The NASAMS launcher on a truck that was handed over to Ukraine. November 2023. Photo credits: Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania
A little over a week ago, Ukraine received NASAMS launchers and the necessary related equipment purchased by the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense.
Last week, generators were delivered to Ukraine as part of the assistance. In October, Lithuania, in cooperation with the German defense industry, started repairing Ukrainian Leopard tanks. In addition to the ongoing donation of military equipment and hardware, Lithuania also actively trains Ukrainian soldiers, provides treatment and rehabilitation for Ukrainians, organizes expert consultations, and allocates funds from international funds to support Ukraine.
Training of Ukrainian soldiers in Lithuania.
September 2023. Photo credits: Armed Forces of Lithuania
In particular, last month, the Ukrainian servicemen underwent training in Lithuania on the use of 120-mm mortars. The servicemen gained theoretical and practical skills and practiced live fire at the training ground.
Lithuanian radar equipment for Ukraine. September 2023. Photo credits: Lithuanian Ministry of Defense
In September, the Lithuanian Navy handed over radar equipment to Ukraine.
Radar equipment kits are designed to provide maritime surveillance and develop the ability to understand the marine environment.
Prior to that, Lithuania provided Ukraine with one and a half million rounds of ammunition.
Ammunition for small arms.
Illustration photo
The total cost of Lithuanian military assistance for Ukraine currently amounts to approximately half a billion euros.