Defence Forces donates 30 ‘non-lethal’ military vehicles to Ukraine

The donation of Irish ambulances and recovery and transport vehicles is part of Ireland’s commitment to provide Ukraine with non-lethal military aid. Photograph: Defence Forces The donation of the vehicles is part of Ireland’s commitment to provide Ukraine with non-lethal military aid. It will be by far the largest donation of Irish equipment since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

The Defence Forces, as part of a wider EU initiative, has also provided several tranches of training to the Ukranian Armed Forces in areas such as combat medicine, ordnance disposal and drill instruction.

In total, thirty vehicles will be donated in four convoys between now and mid-July. Fifty-four Defence Forces personnel from the Transport Corps will be involved in the operation, which has been dubbed Operation Carousel. “Ireland remains steadfast in support for the people of Ukraine following the illegal and immoral invasion by Russia and we will continue to provide what support we can as Ukraine defends itself against ongoing aggression,” Tánaiste and Minister for Defence

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