January support for Ukraine: Air defense reinforced, energy secured
According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the press service of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) on Facebook.
“The beginning of the year was difficult for Ukraine due to constant Russian shelling and severe frosts. At the same time, international support for Ukraine remains unwavering and has helped us withstand these challenges. Partners provided the necessary means to counter Russian attacks,” the statement said.
As noted, international partners provided Ukraine with the following assistance:
- Norway – missiles for NASAMS air defense systems;
- Finland – its 31st military aid package worth €98 million, which included air defense missiles;
- the United Kingdom – missiles for air defense systems;
- Germany – continuous deliveries of missiles for IRIS-T systems and a substantial package to strengthen air defense under the PURL mechanism.
The NSDC press service emphasized that, in addition to air defense, partners also provided significant energy support to enable Ukraine to recover as quickly as possible from the destruction caused by Russian attacks.
In particular, Ukraine received:
- from the United States – more than $400 million for humanitarian projects to support Ukrainians this winter;
- from Norway – $400 million, including funding for energy support;
- from the United Kingdom – nearly €23 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund;
- from the European Union – around 450 generators;
- from Germany – €60 million and additional equipment;
- from Italy – €10 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, with €50 million earmarked in the 2026 budget for assistance to Ukraine’s energy sector; 78 industrial boilers with a total capacity of 116.5 MW have already been delivered to Ukraine;
- the Netherlands – an additional €23 million for Ukraine’s energy sector;
- Denmark – €20 million for energy support;
- France – more than 100 generators;
- Japan – 140 generators, 60 transformers, and two cogeneration units;
- Lithuania – 90 generators.
The NSDC expressed gratitude to all partners for their resolute and consistent support of Ukraine. “This assistance saves lives, strengthens our resilience, and enables us to withstand aggression. We call for continued and increased support for Ukraine – it brings a just peace closer for all of Europe,” the NSDC stressed.
As reported by Ukrinform, during January, the Russian Federation used more than 6,000 attack drones, about 5,500 guided aerial bombs, and 158 missiles of various types against Ukraine.
Photo: Diehl Defence
