Lithuanian military aid delivered to Ukraine. Photo published on Nov. 22, 2023. (Lithuanian Defense Ministry/X)
Lithuania delivered 3 million units of 7.62x51mm small arms ammunition, remote detonation systems, and winter equipment to the Ukrainian military, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry announced on Nov. 22.
"One more new package of military support from Lithuania has reached Ukraine today," the ministry's statement read.
"Our commitment to assist Ukraine remains unbreakable."
Lithuania has already provided Ukraine with around 500 million euros ($543 million) in defense assistance, according to the ministry's statement. The country is also among the leading Ukraine donors in terms of gross domestic product shares.
Vilnius announced on Nov. 10 that it had supplied Ukraine with National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS).
Martin Fornusek is an assistant editor at the Kyiv Independent. Until recently, Martin held the role of foreign affairs reporter specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, focusing on developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.
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