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UK Pledges Additional £125 Million to Supply Ukraine with 10,000 Drones

The investment aims to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia's Black Sea fleet, featuring kamikaze and anti-shipping drones.

  • The UK's total commitment to Ukraine's drone support now reaches £325 million, including over 10,000 unmanned aerial vehicles.
  • Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced the support during his third visit to Kyiv, emphasizing the drones' role in targeting Russian naval forces.
  • Ukraine's military has effectively used UK-donated drones, damaging nearly 30% of Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
  • The package includes 1,000 one-way attack drones and focuses on enhancing anti-shipping capabilities.
  • Shapps encourages international partners to join the UK in supporting Ukraine, highlighting the global effort against Russian aggression.
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