Czech military aid to Ukraine from army stores reaches $288 million, defence ministry says

A Ukrainian serviceman of 56th Separate motorized infantry brigade sits a top of a Czech made Dana self-propelled howitzer, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Bakhmut in Donetsk region, Ukraine February 28, 2024. REUTERS/Inna Varenytsia/File Photo

PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that the country donated equipment from its army storage, including aircraft and ammunition, worth 6.75 billion crowns ($288.42 million) to Ukraine as of the end of May.

It said the Czechs have so far sent eight aircraft, including two this year. Supplies also included 94,860 artillery ammunition, including 10,000 this year.