Denmark delivers 50,000 rounds of ammunition for fighter jets to Ukraine

Denmark has delivered over 50,000 rounds of 20mm ammunition for the onboard cannons of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine under an expedited procedure.

Source: Ukraine's Ministry of Defence, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The ministry said that Ukrainian pilots are already using the ammunition to intercept jet-powered strike drones.

Quote: "We are grateful to Denmark for its swift and effective response to the request for additional ammunition. Such promptness is of direct importance for strengthening Ukrainian air defence and protecting people from Russian air attacks."

Background:

• The Danish government would provide a loan guarantee of DKK 750 million (US$112.6 million) for the Danish subsidiary of Ukrainian missile and drone manufacturer Fire Point.
• In September Denmark accelerated the delivery of aid to Ukraine in response to a recent incident in which a Russian warship fired signal flares towards a Danish military helicopter, narrowly missing the aircraft. The new aid package for Ukraine is estimated at DKK 1.8 billion (US$276 million).

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