Report: Lithuania Allocates Millions to Ukraine, Includes Israeli RADA Radars

Lithuania has announced the allocation of €35 million for the purchase of radars and mine-clearing equipment for Ukraine, along with plans to supply over 5,000 Lithuanian-made drones by the end of this fall. Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė announced at a press conference last Saturday.

"In our meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, I informed him that Lithuania's latest military aid package will arrive in Ukraine at the beginning of September," Šimonytė said in a report by interfax.com.ua. "The package will include 10 short-range air defense systems, 30 anti-drone missiles, as well as additional equipment, weapons, and ammunition. Additionally, we are allocating €35 million for the purchase of radars and mine-clearing equipment."

Šimonytė also stated that the Lithuanian government is committed to providing defensive and security assistance to Ukraine annually. "My government will not only fulfill this commitment but will exceed it. I hope that even after the October elections, the new government will maintain this commitment."

The Prime Minister also announced a new aid package for the reconstruction of Ukraine's energy industry, alongside continued support for the country's recovery, with an emphasis on education and healthcare.

"In Borodyanka, another kindergarten restored with Lithuania's assistance opened today and is ready to welcome Ukrainian children," Šimonytė said. "In response to President Zelenskyy's request, we will also assist in the reconstruction of three hospitals in the Zhytomyr, Dnipropetrovsk, and Lviv regions."

Originally published on IsraelDefense website

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