UK Defense Secretary Michael Fallon has confirmed that the UK will provide a new package of non-lethal equipment to the Ukrainian armed forces.
The items to be gifted are 2,000 Mark 6 helmets, 150 helmet-mounted monocular night vision goggles (MNVGs), 200 global positioning units (GPS), 220 hardened laptops and 1,000 first aid kits, the official site of the UK Ministry of Defense reported on Friday.
The total value of this package is approximately £850,000, including transportation and contingency costs.
The package has been provided in response to requests from the Ukrainian Government. It is due to be delivered to Ukrainian Armed Forces over the coming weeks and is designed to increase Ukraine's defensive capacity and awareness of tactical situations on the ground.
"The UK is committed to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity in the face of Russia's aggression," Fallon said.
This gift of non-lethal equipment is designed to prevent further Ukrainian fatalities and casualties and to help improve situational awareness on the ground. Our overall aim is to strengthen the defensive capability of the Ukrainian armed forces and build the resilience that they need, he added.