Czech Military Assistance To Ukraine Reaches IDR 4.7 Trillion

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JAKARTA - The Czech Ministry of Defense said his country donated equipment from its military warehouses, including aircraft and ammunition, worth USD 288.42 million (equivalent to IDR 4.7 trillion) to Ukraine at the end of May.

The Czechs have so far delivered eight aircraft, including two this year. Supplies also cover 94,860 artillery ammunition, including 10,000 ammunition this year.

Previous briefings included 62 tanks, 131 infantry fighting vehicles, 26 chemical reconnaissance vehicles, 16 air defense vehicles, 13 howitzers, 12 dual rocket launchers, as well as various ammunition and minor weapons.

The Czechs were among loyal supporters of Ukraine and the first country to send heavy equipment as soon as Russia's full invasion began in February 2022.

In addition to donating storage of the army, they also provide a much larger supply of heavy equipment and ammunition with funds from allies and Ukraine itself.

This number includes half a million artillery shells to be delivered under Czech initiative this year, or hundreds of heavy equipment including tanks.