Denmark to allocate over €40 million for ammunition for Ukraine

Flags of Ukraine and Denmark at Pier 8 in Mykolaiv, archive photo: NikVesti

Denmark will allocate 317 million Danish kroner (over 42 million euros) for artillery ammunition for Ukraine.

This was announced in a statement by the Danish Ministry of Defence.

According to the defence ministry, Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen will meet with his Estonian counterpart Hanno Pevkur.

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The ministers will also discuss further support for Ukraine and Denmark's allocation of about DKK 317 million for artillery ammunition, which will be purchased through Estonia.

«It is very important that Denmark and our close allies continue to support Ukraine's fight for freedom. We must continue to channel our support so that Ukrainians can withstand Russian aggression», said Troels Lund Poulsen.

As noted by the Danish Ministry of Defence, Ukraine is in great need of continuous supplies of artillery ammunition of various calibres. As part of the new aid package, Denmark has decided to finance the transfer of various types of artillery ammunition to Ukraine through Estonia.

«Assistance to Ukraine should be provided in accordance with Ukraine's specific wishes and needs. It is good and important that Estonia is able to deliver the desired types of ammunition to Ukrainians», added Troels Lund Poulsen.

As a reminder, the Danish Government is allocating a new package of military assistance to Ukraine worth 971 million euros (DKK 6.7 billion). The assistance will be provided over the period of 2025-2027.