Evgeniya Sokolenko13:32, 23.10.24

Gaining the ability to engage enemy targets at long range is one of Ukraine’s priorities.

Following Denmark’s example, Lithuania is investing 10 million euros in the production of the Ukrainian Palyanitsa drone rocket.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Defense, the corresponding mechanism for direct financing of production was discussed by the Deputy Head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine for European Integration, Serhiy Boev, and his Lithuanian counterpart, Monika Koroliene.

“Acquiring the ability to defeat enemy targets at long range is one of Ukraine’s priorities. We encourage partners to invest in our own production of long-range weapons. Investments following the example of the “Danish model” will work much faster, and the enemy will soon see the consequences,” Boev noted.

He thanked Lithuania for its leadership in the Mine Action Coalition and participation in the Drone Coalition. Korolovienė stressed that Vilnius remains a committed partner of Kyiv and wants to provide effective assistance.

“Investments must work, so we are looking for the most practical use for them,” says Lithuania’s Deputy Minister of National Defence.

As noted, the Minister of Defense of Lithuania Laurynas Kaššunas is expected to arrive in Ukraine in the near future.

Rocket-drone “Palyanitsa” – what is known

President Zelensky reported that the first combat use of the new Ukrainian drone missile “Palyanytsia” took place on Independence Day.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that Ukraine’s major missile program will be revealed by the end of this year, or in 2025.

The Washington Post wrote that the EU is changing its approach to military assistance to Ukraine and is moving towards investments in the military-industrial complex.

(C)UNIAN 2024