Latvia Hands Over First Batch of Unmanned Aerial Systems to Ukraine as Part of the Drone Coalition

The government of Latvia donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine the first batch of unmanned aerial systems purchased as part of the "Drone Coalition" and has already prepared another consignment. This was announced by Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds, Ukrinform reports.

"Latvia has prepared a batch of drones and they have already been sent. Now we are already collecting the second batch of drones, which is soon to be sent to Ukraine," Spruds said.

In general, according to the minister, Latvia, which along with the UK co-leads the "Drone Coalition", committed to contribute this year EUR 20 million as part of the initiative.

"At the same time, when we count those countries that have already made commitments, it is more than EUR 500 million, more precisely, EUR 549 million already vowed by member states, partners within the framework of the Drone Coalition. So, the next step is to use this funding effectively, and we are doing it on several levels," Spruds said.

"Therefore, when we provide our equipment, Ukraine can use it in accordance with its military-strategic assessments and needs," the Latvian Defence Minister emphasized.