Aid to the Czech Republic/Armáda ČR
The Czech government agreed on a new batch of military aid to Ukraine worth over 8 million crowns (350 thousand dollars).
The Czech government on June 15 discussed further assistance to Ukraine, but because of secrecy, Prime Minister Petr Fiala did not disclose the details of the planned support. According to him, Czech aid to Ukraine is continuous.
Today we discussed further support in confidence, so I would stay at the same time, – said the Czech Prime Minister.
On the security of supply, he said that it is necessary not to release key information too early and to show the necessary caution.
What will be included in the new batch of aid
Before the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, Defense Minister Yana Chernokhova said that the Czech Republic would continue to help Ukraine. According to her, a decision was made to supply anti-chemical agents, and another batch of ammunition is being prepared. Later, she told Czech television that this military aid cost just over eight million crowns.
Also on June 15, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Czech Parliament. After the speech, Chernokhova stated that Fial had promised further assistance.
“I believe that this is our duty, because if we do not learn from our history, we can repeat it, Vladimir Zelensky said this very clearly. The war in Ukraine is moving into a phase of a frozen conflict. This is why Vladimir Putin wants us to accept,” she said.
How the Czech Republic is helping Ukraine
- The Czech Republic was one of the first countries to provide concrete military assistance to Ukraine due to a full-scale invasion Russia to the country.
- According to Chernokhova's preliminary statement, the Czech government provided Ukraine with military materials worth more than 3.5 billion crowns (147.5 million dollars) by the end of May, and then there should be deliveries in the amount of 600 up to 700 million crowns (up to 29.5 million dollars)).
- It is known that the Czech Republic supplied Ukraine with small arms, missiles, medical equipment, artillery ammunition and heavy weapons.
- Except In addition, the Czech state and non-governmental organizations send humanitarian aid to Ukraine, mainly medical supplies, food, as well as two temporary bridges.
