Canada announces additional military aid for Ukraine

Canada has announced additional military aid for Ukraine.

Defence Minister Anita Anand announced the country will donate over 20,000 artillery rounds of 155 mm NATO standard ammunition, including fuses and charge bags.

“Canada stands with Ukraine and its people as they resist Putin’s illegal and unjustifiable assault,” said Anand in a statement. “Today’s announcement is another example of our unwavering commitment to provide Ukraine with the comprehensive military aid it needs to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.”

The government says this ammunition will be fired from guns, including M777 howitzers that Canada and allies have previously donated to Ukrainian forces. It says the ammunition has been sourced from the United States at a cost of up to $98 million.

“This military assistance builds on the military aid that Canada has dedicated to Ukraine since February 2022, including contributions of artillery, Canadian-made drone cameras, funding for high-resolution satellite imagery and more,” said the government in a news release. “Canada has also dedicated two tactical airlift aircraft that have so far carried over 2 million pounds of military aid to support Ukraine.

The government says it continues to pursue additional support for Ukraine following the announcement of $500 million in new funding for military assistance for Ukraine in Budget 2022.