Defence Minister: Proposed Aid for Ukraine Includes Ammunition and Equipment

Jerusalem, 22 July, 2024 (TPS) -- SOFIA, (BTA)
Caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov spoke to the media here on Monday. He said that the proposed military aid for Ukraine, comprising surplus ammunition and equipment from the Bulgarian army, is ready for review. Earlier in the day, he said the next package is ready to be submitted to the Council of Ministers.

Zapryanov said that the military aid consists solely of small arms and artillery shells, excluding any financial support. He pointed out that the aid package would involve a compensation agreement with an allied nation, providing cash for army modernisation initiatives.

He also said that the government has not yet decided on the timing of dispatch of new aid to Ukraine. The decision will require coordination with allied nations and Ukrainian authorities, followed by securing the necessary logistics.