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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

UK to send hundreds of thousands of military drones to bolster Ukraine war effort

The UK announced that £350m of its £4.5bn Ukraine funding this year will pay for drones and repairs of military vehicles - (EPA)

Britain will send hundreds of thousands of military drones to Ukraine as it continues to fend off Vladimir Putin’s forces, with allies pledging a £450m funding boost for the country.

Ahead of a meeting of the 50-strong Ukraine Defence Contact Group on Friday, Britain announced that £350m of its £4.5bn Ukraine funding this year will be ploughed into the attack aircraft as well as repairs and maintenance of military equipment and vehicles.

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