Ukraine–Russia

UK announces a £45 million air-defence missile package for Ukraine

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Ukraine
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United Kingdom · Ukraine
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A UK government release dated 13 October announces £45 million in air-defence missiles for Ukraine, including accelerated delivery of £10 million worth of Lightweight Multirole Missiles for urgent winter needs. The announcement gives no delivery dates for individual shipments.

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Evidence: Zelensky arrives in UK as London vows to speed up anti-drone missile deliveries for Ukraine, President Zelenskyy to visit Downing Street as the UK doubles down on support for Ukraine and calls on partners to follow suit

The primary UK government release supports the announced package and its date. The Kyiv Independent post is retained; announcement does not establish delivery.