Latvia has sent the first batch of more than 500 drones to Ukraine, Latvian Defence Minister Adris Spruds announced on social media. X.
“Parties with more than 500 UAVs begin their journey to Ukraine,” the minister’s message reads.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina in April reportedHe added that Riga will soon send the first batch of drones produced in Latvia, worth 1 million euros, to Kiev, and that instructors may also be sent to control the drones, and that it is planned to increase the number of drones supplied in the future.
At the same time became knownHe said that Ukraine and Latvia expect to soon open a joint production of drones for the needs of the Ukrainian army. According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal, the Latvian government expressed its readiness “to continue to support Ukraine at the level of 0.25% of its annual GDP.”
Previously It was published Footage of a Ukrainian drone being blown up in the Kuban.