The United States has agreed to supply Ukraine with advanced rocket launch systems to try to turn the tide of war in the eastern Donbass region, where the city of Severodnetsk is headed for the fall of Russian forces.
Despite several countries sending weapons to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion on 24 February, Kyiv has complained that it is still out and requested for more heavy weapons.
Here’s a look at the weapons so far promised and sent or promised. This is not an exhaustive list, as some nations keep their donations a secret.
United States of america
The US said Tuesday it has agreed to Kyiv’s request for the HIMARS multiple-rocket launcher, which would allow Ukrainian forces to hit deeply behind Russian lines while still out of range of Russian artillery.
HIMARS, which will be limited in range by the US to prevent it from using Ukrainian forces to strike targets inside Russia, is part of the $700 million to be paid from a $40 billion fund for Ukraine approved by Congress last month. The weapon is the centerpiece of the package. ,
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The Biden administration has already sent $4.5 billion in military aid since the start of the war.
Weapons pledged or dispatched include 72 155mm howitzers, 72 vehicles to tow them, 144,000 rounds of ammunition, and more than 120 “Phoenix Ghost” tactical drones that have recently been designated by the U.S. Air Force. specially developed to meet the needs of Ukraine.
The US has also pledged helicopters, armored personnel carriers, 1,400 Stinger anti-aircraft systems, 5,000 Javelin anti-tank missiles, several thousand rifles with ammunition and a range of other equipment.
Turkey
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 combat drones have become famous around the world since the start of the war, with videos going viral showing the Ukrainian military using them to destroy Russian armored vehicles and artillery convoys.
Ukraine also said it used TB2 to distract the defense of the Russian battleship Moskva before pounding it with missiles in mid-April, which sank it.
Before the invasion, Kyiv had about 20 TB2. In March, Kyiv said it had received, without specifying how many.
Several countries have sent US-made Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine. (Photo: AFP)
United Kingdom
Britain said on 20 May it had so far pledged 450 million pounds (528 million euros) to support the Ukrainian military. The government said the aid included 120 armored vehicles, more than 5,800 anti-tank missiles, five air defense systems, more than 1,000 rockets and 4.5 tons of explosives.
In early May, Prime Minister Boris Johnson also promised electronic warfare equipment, a counter-battery radar system, GPS jamming equipment and thousands of night-vision devices.
Britain says it has also trained more than 22,000 Ukrainian soldiers.
Canada
Canada has supplied 262 million Canadian dollars (193 million euros) of military aid to Ukraine since February.
In late May, the federal government said it was sending 20,000 artillery shells, to go with the M777 howitzers it had already sent to boost Ukraine’s defenses in the Donbass.
Ottawa has also sent Kyiv drone cameras, rifles, ammunition, high-resolution satellite imagery, rocket launchers, thousands of hand grenades and two tactical airlift aircraft.
Germany:
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he would send Ukraine an air defense system capable of protecting a “big city” from Russian air strikes.
Scholz said Germany would also send a tracking radar system capable of detecting enemy artillery fire.
His government has been accused of being slow to deliver weapons to Kyiv.
At the end of April, Berlin broke its policy of sending only defensive weapons and agreed to supply self-propelled howitzers and tanks to Ukraine.
Germany is in talks with countries in Eastern and Southern Europe to send some of its Soviet-era equipment to Ukraine in exchange for the new German model.
Spain
In April, Spain shipped 200 tons of military equipment to Ukraine, including 30 trucks, several heavy transport vehicles and 10 smaller vehicles loaded with military material.
France
In mid-April, the French government said it had delivered more than 100 million euros of military equipment to Ukraine.
A week later, President Emmanuel Macron promised more aid, including Milan anti-tank missiles and Caesar self-propelled howitzers.
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A Senate hearing this week confirmed that Paris has sent six howitzers and revealed that it has also sent Mistral anti-aircraft missiles.
Nordic countries
Norway has sent 100 French-made Mistral anti-aircraft missiles as well as 4,000 M72 anti-tank warheads to Ukraine.
Sweden announced in late February that it would send 10,000 single-use anti-tank launchers with demining equipment.
Finland, which, like Sweden, has applied for NATO membership since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, announced in February that it would send 2,500 assault rifles, 150,000 rounds of ammunition and 1,500 single-use anti-tank launchers to Kyiv. A month after the war began, Helsinki said it would send more weapons without specifying what type.
Three days after the war began, Denmark said it would send 2,700 anti-tank launchers. Late on a visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen announced a further 600 million Danish kroner ($88 million) for weapons. Washington says Denmark is planning to send a Harpoon anti-ship missile system that can target ships up to 187 miles (300 kilometers) away.
(Photo: AFP/FILE)
Ukraine’s neighbors
Poland says it has shipped $1.6 billion worth of weapons, including an unspecified number of tanks. Polish and American media have reported that Warsaw supplied more than 200 tanks, which would become Ukraine’s second largest arms supplier after the US.
Warsaw says it has also sent anti-tank missiles, mortars, ammunition and drones.
Slovakia has so far contributed military materials worth 153 million euros and has entered into an agreement with Ukraine on the sale of at least eight howitzers.
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Baltic states
Latvia has contributed military materials worth more than 200 million euros, including ammunition, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and their launch pads, unmanned aircraft and drones.
Lithuania said it has sent military aid to Ukraine worth “tens of millions” of euros, including Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, mortars, rifles, ammunition and other equipment. Lithuanians crowdfunded more than 5 million euros to buy Ukraine another Bayraktar drone.
Estonia has provided 227.5 million euros in military aid, which includes Javelin anti-tank missiles, howitzers, anti-tank mines and anti-tank guns and handguns with ammunition.
Central and Eastern Europe
Slovenia announced in late February that it was sending Kalashnikov assault rifles and ammunition. Slovenia was also in discussions with Germany about sending a large number of its Soviet-era tanks to Ukraine in exchange for German tanks and military carriers, but no deal has yet been announced.
Bulgaria is not officially providing military equipment to Ukraine due to opposition from pro-Russian socialists.
The Czech Republic has provided 3.5 billion koruna (141 million euros, $152 million) in military aid and said it plans to add up to 28 million euros in further supplies. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the Czech government had supplied combat helicopters and rocket systems. Prague says Czech companies will also repair Ukrainian tanks.
Belgium, Netherlands, Greece, Italy
Belgium says it has sent 5,000 automatic rifles and anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.
The Netherlands promised delivery of 200 Stinger missiles in late February and said in April it would send a limited number of howitzers.
Under a deal announced by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on May 31, Greece would send some of its Soviet-era tanks to Ukraine in exchange for more modern vehicles from Berlin. Athens has also sent 400 Kalashnikovs, rocket launchers and ammunition.
Italy is keeping secret arms supplies to Ukraine.