Lithuania sends off-road vehicles and dry army rations to Ukraine
Lithuania recently provided Ukraine with a delivery of military assistance, including all–terrain vehicles and provisions for the supply of sustenance to military personnel in the field.
The Minister of Defense of Lithuania, Arvydas Anušauskas, wrote that on Twitter.
Tonight 🇱🇹 @LTU_Army delivered six more Land Rover off road vehicles and military food rations to 🇺🇦. Everything is needed to support mobility. pic.twitter.com/D9oA2gniLW
— Arvydas Anušauskas (@a_anusauskas) April 29, 2023
It is noted that six Land Rover SUVs and dry trucks arrived in Ukraine from Lithuania at night, the number of which is not specified.
"All this is necessary to maintain mobility," the minister added.
For reference:
Lithuania has been a strong supporter of Ukraine, both politically and financially.
The Lithuanian government has provided an estimated 0.486bn euros ($547.9 million) in total support to Ukraine. This includes 0.061bn euros ($69.8 million) in humanitarian aid, 0.020bn euros ($23.2 million) in financial aid, and 0.405bn euros ($463.9 million) in military aid.
In terms of total commitment to Ukraine, Lithuania is ranked 17th in the world in terms of total support, and 3rd in terms of total support as a percentage of GDP. In terms of humanitarian aid, Lithuania is ranked 21st in the world, and 3rd in terms of humanitarian aid as a percentage of GDP. Lithuania is also ranked 19th in terms of financial aid and 15th in terms of financial aid as a percentage of GDP. Finally, Lithuania is ranked 14th in terms of military aid, and 3rd in terms of military aid as a percentage of GDP.
The Lithuanian government has provided a variety of forms of support to Ukraine. These have included providing medical supplies, food, other forms of humanitarian aid, and financial assistance. Lithuania has also provided military assistance in the form of training and equipment and has been a strong advocate for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
