UK sends 200 air defense missiles to boost Ukraine amid Russian attacks

Published December 29th, 2023 - 07:13 GMT
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all-weather low to medium altitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system (Shutterstock)

ALBAWABA - In response to the intensifying Russian onslaught on Ukraine, the United Kingdom has swiftly taken measures to reinforce Ukraine's defenses by deploying approximately 200 air defense systems. 

The move aims to protect Ukrainian civilians and vital infrastructure from the recent surge of Russian aggression, which saw the launch of 158 missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Grant Shapps, the UK Defense Minister, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempt to test Ukraine's resilience and challenge the determination of the Western alliance is a perilous miscalculation. Shapps asserted that the international community must unite in the face of this threat.

"The world must recognize that Putin's belief in potential victory is a grave misjudgment. Now is the time for the free world to double its efforts and provide Ukraine with the necessary support to withstand and repel the aggression it faces," Shapps declared.

The air defense systems sent to Ukraine are expected to play a crucial role in safeguarding both civilians and critical infrastructure. As Russia continues its assault, the global community watches closely, with increasing calls for unified action to protect Ukraine from further harm.

With tensions escalating and the conflict intensifying, the United Kingdom's proactive response underscores the growing international concern over Russia's aggression and the pressing need for collaborative efforts to support Ukraine's defense.

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