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10Feb15
Great Britain sends humanitarian aid to Ukrainian army
Ukrainian army has received humanitarian aid from the UK worth nearly $2 million.
The press service of Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported the news.
"Kevlar helmets, body armor, sleeping bags and group medical aid kits for military vehicles were sent by the British government to Ukraine as its supplies and technical assistance totaling $1,872,921," the statement said.
According to Acting Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine for European Integration Lieutenant General Leonid Holopatiuk, most of the humanitarian aid has already been shipped to the military, in particular, to the soldiers of 93rd Brigade.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Great Britain to Ukraine Mr. Simon Smith said that Ukraine can count on the continued support and assistance of the British government.
"The UK will deliver 75 thousand tonnes of diesel fuel to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the near future," informed the press-service.
[Source: Ukrinform, Kyiv, 10Feb15]
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