Estonia to send handguns, ammunition to Ukraine

Estonia to send handguns, ammunition to Ukraine

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The Estonian government at a meeting on Thursday supported Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur's proposal to send 150 handguns and ammunition for them to Ukraine.

That's according to the Estonian Defense Ministry, Ukrinform reports.

"We must support Ukraine in its fight against the continuing Russian aggression. Once again, we have found an opportunity where Estonia can lend a helping hand," Pevkur said.

He also added that the Russian Federation cannot gain anything from this aggression.

"Therefore, all who support Ukraine must both speed up the provision of military aid as well as increase the capacity of their defense industry," Pevkur said.

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Estonia has already provided Ukraine with over EUR 400 million worth of military aid, or more than 1% of its GDP. In particular, Estonia earlier supplied Ukraine with Javelin anti-tank systems, howitzers, artillery ammunition, anti-tank mines, anti-tank grenade launchers, mortars, vehicles, communications equipment, military field hospitals, medical supplies, personal protective equipment (helmets, etc.), and food packages (MRE). 

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