Poroshenko heads to the frontline to deliver aid to troops
Source: European Solidarity
On his return from Washington where he was rallying US politicians for Former Ukrainian president and opposition leader Petro Porošenko has delivered a new batch of critical aid for the Ukrainian troops just days after he returned from the US where he rallied for continued support of Ukraine.
“This is the result of our team’s parallel efforts. While we were conducting diplomatic work in the U.S., Canada, and the EU to secure weapons for Ukraine, the rest of the team continued to prepare vital support for the front. Despite the snow and cold, today we’re delivering another shipment to our troops,” said Poroshenko.
Valued at ₴67 million, the aid package includes drones and equipment destined for key military units, including the 5th Assault Brigade, the 10th Army Corps, Kharkiv National Air Force University, the 57th Motorized Infantry Brigade, the 60th Mechanized Brigade, the 113th Territorial Defense Brigade, the 421st UAV Battalion, the 409th Separate Rifle Battalion, the 53rd Mechanized Brigade, the 77th Airmobile Brigade, the 24th Mechanized Brigade, the 81st Airmobile Brigade, the 112th Territorial Defense Brigade, and the 58th Motorized Infantry Brigade.
“We’re continuing our work. Together, we are stronger,” Porošenko emphasized.
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