News item | 12-02-2025 | 17:03
The Netherlands is donating 25 YPR arms drusted vehicles for wound transport to Ukraine. Minister Ruben Brekelmans reported this today during a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG). More than 50 countries come together for the coordination of military support for Ukraine. The UDCG took place in Brussels and was for the first time led by the United Kingdom.
Minister Brekelmans: “We are approaching the sad milestone of 3 years of large -scale Russian aggression in Ukraine. The Ukrainians have been fighting tirelessly for their future for 3 years. And with that also our freedom and security. The Netherlands has committed more than € 10 billion in military support. Of these, approximately € 6 billion has been realized. Right now that the Ukrainians are having a hard time, we must continue to continue with our support. Opposite Russia only peace is possible due to military power. “
Tanks and F-16s
The minister also reported that the Netherlands has now delivered the last to Ukraine promised T-72 fighting tanks. Our country made this donation together with the Czech Republic and the United States.
Ukraine has also recently access a new one batch to Dutch F-16s. These are devices that have already been promised to the country. For operational considerations, the Ministry of Defense does not make any statements about the exact number of aircraft that has already been transferred.