Britain to give Ukraine 150 artillery pieces and mobile air defence system

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: president.gov.ua

The UK will provide Ukraine with 150 artillery pieces and a new mobile air defence system.

This became known during a press conference between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 16 January, «Evropeiska Pravda» reports.

Keir Starmer said that Britain would provide Ukraine with 150 artillery barrels manufactured by Sheffield Forgemasters.

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«For the first time in more than 20 years, these barrels will be made in the UK. And they will start arriving in Ukraine in a few weeks», said the head of the British government.

He also announced the delivery of a new mobile air defence system, which was developed jointly with Denmark.

«We will work with our allies to strengthen this work. Let me be very clear when it comes to training Ukrainian defenders. Nothing is off the agenda», says Keir Starmer.

On 16 January, Ukraine and the United Kingdom signed a historic agreement on a 100-year partnership to deepen security ties and strengthen the partnership for future generations.