Lithuanian Bayraktar Arrived in Ukraine
Crowdfunded Bayraktar drone has arrived in Ukraine.
Deputy Head of the Office of the President, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of Ukraine Andrii Sybiga, has announced this.
"Lithuanian Bayraktar "Vanagas" is already in Ukraine! This is a remarkable display of friendship and unity, which once again proves that Ukraine is not the only one fighting the aggressor. I am personally grateful to Haluk Bayraktar and Andrius Tapinas for their unwavering support on our way to victory! Glory to Ukraine!" Sybiga posted on Twitter.
Journalist Andrius Tapinas launched a fundraising campaign to purchase a Bayraktar for Ukraine on May 25, stating he had received consent for this purchase from the Defense Ministries of Lithuania and Turkey and the manufacturer.
The campaign secured around 6 million euros within three days. After that, the Turkish manufacturer said they were touched by the solidarity of Lithuanians and donated a drone. The allocated funds were directed to arm the unmanned aircraft.
Photo: Arvydas Anušauskas
Photo: Arvydas Anušauskas
