Lithuania Provides Ukraine with a New Military Aid Package Including Ammunition and Winter Gear

Lithuania has delivered a fresh military aid package to Ukraine, comprising one million rounds of ammunition and winter equipment. The Ministry of Defense of the Baltic country announced this on Twitter.

According to Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Arvydas Anušauskas, Vilnius's unwavering support for Kyiv remains constant, with Lithuania responding to Ukraine's key needs and priorities in shaping their aid packages.

"By providing ammunition, remote detonation systems, and equipment for harsh winter conditions, we significantly bolster Ukraine's resilience against Russian aggression," he emphasized.

Minister of Defense Arvydas Anušauskas underscored that Lithuania will steadfastly adhere to its commitments in supporting Ukraine.

Among the components of the new aid package are items crucial for conducting winter military campaigns, including generators, field tents, and dry rations.

The diesel generators with a fixed capacity of 160 kW provided by Lithuania are designed for generating electrical power and ensuring its supply to areas where power lines are unavailable or experience disruptions. Each generator can operate continuously for at least 8 hours at full load, is protected from environmental influences, and is suitable for operation in temperatures ranging from -30°C to +40°C.

It's worth noting that the Armed Forces of Ukraine recently received two launch stations for the medium-range NASAMS air defense missile system from Lithuania. Minister of National Defense of Lithuania Arvydas Anušauskas stated that these NASAMS launch stations would be integrated into units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, expanding the operational capabilities of the NASAMS systems provided by Norway and the USA.

In June, the Defense Resources Agency under the Ministry of Defense of Lithuania signed a contract with the Norwegian company Kongsberg to purchase these NASAMS launch stations. Before the handover, Ukrainian military personnel underwent comprehensive training on their operation.

In addition to the NASAMS launch stations, Lithuania also provided high-mileage vehicles necessary for the missile complex crews. The Ministry of Defense of Norway, in turn, offered an additional package of service maintenance for the complexes.