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UK to give 10,000 drones to Ukraine

The weaponry will include 1,000 one-way attack—or kamikaze—drones and models that target ships

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain’s Defence Secretary Grant Shapps shake hands in Kyiv. Pic/AP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain’s Defence Secretary Grant Shapps shake hands in Kyiv. Pic/AP

Britain said Thursday that it would provide 10,000 drones to arm Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

The announcement by Defense Secretary Grant Shapps during a visit in Kyiv with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy includes an investment of 125 million pounds ($160 million) on top of 200 million pounds ($256 million) previously committed for drones. The weaponry will include 1,000 one-way attack—or kamikaze—drones and models that target ships.

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