Lithuania Supports Ukrainian Troops with Latest Shipment of Field Equipment and Rations

20 December, 2023 Aid from Lithuania. December 2023. Photo credits: Ministry of Defense of Lithuania

A new batch of military aid from Lithuania has arrived for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Ministry of National Defence Republic of Lithuania reported on this. According to the report, the Lithuanian Armed Forces transported and handed over the necessary field equipment and tens of thousands of dry rations to the Ukrainian military.

According to Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas, various field equipment is especially necessary for troops in winter. "We continue to do our best to facilitate Ukraine's difficult struggle against the brutal aggressor. Each of our aid packages is an additional step towards victory," he said.

Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas.

Photo credits: Ministry of National Defence Republic of Lithuania

In addition to the ongoing transfer of military equipment and gear, Lithuania also actively trains Ukrainian soldiers, provides treatment and rehabilitation for Ukrainians, prepares expert advice, and allocates funds to international funds to support Ukraine. Lithuania has already developed a long-term assistance plan. A new military aid package for Ukraine worth EUR200 million is envisaged for 2024-2026.

Last week, Lithuania handed over several million cartridges and several thousand rounds of ammunition for short-range hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers to Ukraine, as well as about a thousand folding beds. Recently, Lithuania repaired the first Leopard 2 main battle tanks for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which were damaged during hostilities.

L70 anti-aircraft gun, which Lithuania sent to Ukraine. February 2023.

Photo credits: Arvydas Anusauskas

As previously reported, the German Ground Forces will deploy a permanently based mechanized brigade in Lithuania until 2027.