So far discreet about the details of the weapons supplied to Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion, Emmanuel Macron clarified on Friday, April 22, that France had supplied Kiev with both anti-tank missiles and Caesar cannons. Asked by Agence France-Presse, the Elysée did not specify the number of these heavy weapons, so as not to “Not giving operational information” that can be used by the Russian army. The Missiles of Milan “are already given”† The route of the Caesars, on the other hand, is ” In process ” and she “will be delivered within a few days” like “thousands of shells”according to the Elysee.
Like France, several countries have provided Ukraine with military aid and weapons to help it defend itself since the Russian invasion began on February 24.
The known deliveries generally concern so-called defensive weapons, but that is about to change. Among the offensive weapons that play an important role are the American-made Javelin anti-tank missile launchers or Turkish drones. This aid often includes protective equipment (helmets, bulletproof vests) and survival rations.
The donor countries do not always communicate the details of the deliveries, or that they have actually taken place. Some may remain secret.
United States: more than 4 billion dollars in aid
US President Joe Biden announced $800 million in new military aid on Thursday, including 72 howitzers and their vehicles, 144,000 grenades and 121 Phoenix Ghost suicide drones, bringing the aid to more than $4 billion. Ukraine since the start of his mandate .
By April 13, he had already announced assistance, including armored vehicles, artillery (18 howitzers) and helicopters. Previously, Washington had delivered or promised 1,400 Stinger anti-aircraft defense systems, 5,000 Javelin anti-tank missiles, 7,000 other anti-tank weapons, several hundred Switchblade kamikaze drones, 7,000 assault rifles, 50 million bullets and various ammunition, laser-guided missiles. Puma drones, anti-artillery and anti-drone radars, light armor and secure communications systems.
The Javelin, which can pierce the Russian T-90 tank, has become a symbol of the Ukrainian resistance.
Turkey: more than twenty TB2 drones
Ukraine, which said it had 20 Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones before the Russian invasion, said in early March it had received new ones, 16 according to some experts.
Kiev claimed to have distracted the defense from the Russian cruiser Moscow sank last week in the Black Sea with a TB2, as missiles hit her from the other side. Some experts claim that Turkish drones are still being delivered to Ukraine, which Ankara has never confirmed.
United Kingdom: nearly 200,000 devices already distributed
The UK says it has already distributed 200,000 pieces of equipment – including 4,800 NLAW anti-tank missiles and a small number of Javelins – and has announced a further 6,000 missiles. The country also sent Starstreak anti-aircraft missiles and promised to send 120 armored vehicles (Mastiff, Wolfhound and Husky) and a new anti-ship system.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Friday that he plans to send tanks to Poland to help Warsaw send its own T72s to Ukraine. London has pledged £350 million (€416 million) in financial support to the Ukrainian military, in addition to humanitarian and economic support.
Canada: Nearly $94 million since February
Canada has pledged since 2015 to provide Ukraine with military defense equipment worth about $112 million (almost $104 million), of which about 94 million since February 2022. Since February, Ottawa announced shipments of submachine guns, carbines, sniper rifles, ammunition, grenades , rocket launchers and surveillance equipment. The country said this week it was preparing to send heavy artillery, without giving details. They would probably be howitzers.
Germany: green light on the weapons of former East Germany
At the start of the conflict, Germany announced the shipment of 1,000 anti-tank weapons, 500 Stinger surface-to-air missiles, about 2,700 Strela surface-to-air missiles and ammunition.
According to media reports, Germany has since sent more weapons, including some 100 machine guns, 100,000 grenades, 2,000 mines, 15 bunker bombs, detonators and explosives.
Berlin, which has a say in the fate of weapons from the former East Germany, has agreed to requests from countries like Estonia and the Czech Republic to send some of these weapons to Ukraine, including howitzers and armored cars.
Spain: 200 tons of military equipment
Madrid on Thursday announced the delivery of 200 tons of military equipment and ammunition, 30 military trucks, special heavy transport vehicles and 10 light vehicles, after sending a dozen planes with ammunition and small arms.
Scandinavian countries:
Norway supplied about 100 Mistral-type anti-aircraft missiles that it planned to withdraw from service, as well as about 4,000 M72 anti-tank weapons.
Sweden has announced the shipment of 5,000 AT-4-class single-shot rocket launchers, 5,000 additional anti-tank weapons and de-mining equipment.
Finland promised 2,500 assault rifles, 150,000 ammunition and 1,500 rocket launchers at the end of February. On March 24, it announced a delivery of additional weapons, the details of which were not specified.
Denmark announced the shipment of 2,700 rocket launchers on February 27. On April 21, Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen promised during a visit to Kiev that her country would contribute an additional 600 million Danish kroner ($88 million) towards the purchase of weapons.
Countries bordering Ukraine:
Poland sent drones, Javelin anti-tank rocket launchers, Cave assault rifles, ammunition, mortars and Manpads (Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems, short-range surface-to-air missiles).
Unconfirmed information mentions the shipment of 40 T-72 tanks and 60 BMP-1 armored cars.
Slovakia contributed military equipment worth approximately EUR 62.5 million (fuel, ammunition, surface-to-air missiles, anti-tank missiles) and supplied an S-300 air defense system. The country is also negotiating with Ukraine over the possibility of sending Zuzana Howitzer howitzers.
Romania announced at the end of February the shipment of fuel, ammunition and other military equipment, up to 3 million euros.
Baltic countries:
Latvia sent over 200 million euros worth of equipment (ammunition, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and their launch pads, as well as drones).
Lithuania provided military aid to “tens of millions of euros”including Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, mortars, cannons, ammunition.
Estonia contributed €227.5 million in aid, including Javelin anti-tank missile launchers, howitzers, anti-tank mines, anti-tank guns and ammunition.
Eastern and Central Europe:
Slovenia announced the shipment of Kalashnikovs and ammunition at the end of February. According to German media, Slovenia is in talks with Germany to send a large number of its tanks in exchange for German Marder tanks and Fuchs armored cars.
Bulgaria officially does not provide military equipment due to the refusal of pro-Russian socialists. But exports in this area to EU countries almost tripled between February 20 and April 13 compared to the same period in 2021.
The Czech Republic donated military equipment (for 45.2 million euros). According to local media, Prague sent motorized Dana Howitzers, RM-70 Grad rocket launchers, Soviet-made T-72 tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.
Czech companies to repair Ukrainian tanks.
Belgium, Netherlands, Greece, Italy:
Belgium announced that it would send 5,000 automatic rifles and 200 anti-tank weapons.
The Netherlands promised the delivery of 200 Stinger missiles at the end of February.
Greece provided defensive aid, as announced at the end of February. The defense minister then clarified that it included 400 Kalashnikov rifles, launchers and ammunition.
Italy has decided to keep arms supplies secret for the time being.
Japan:
Japan has announced it has sent electrical generators and drones.
