UK sending helicopters to Ukraine for first time, says Ben Wallace

Defence secretary says extra 10,000 artillery rounds also being sent to help secure retaken territory

Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates

The UK is sending helicopters to Ukraine for the first time, the defence secretary, Ben Wallace, has announced, in an escalation of support for Kyiv’s resistance against Vladimir Putin.

Three Sea King helicopters will be provided, with the first already in Ukraine, according to PA Media. They are the first piloted aircraft to be sent by the UK since the Russian invasion began in February.

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​Defence secretary says extra 10,000 artillery rounds also being sent to help secure retaken territoryRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe UK is sending helicopters to Ukraine for the first time, the defence secretary, Ben Wallace, has announced, in an escalation of support for Kyiv’s resistance against Vladimir Putin.Three Sea King helicopters will be provided, with the first already in Ukraine, according to PA Media. They are the first piloted aircraft to be sent by the UK since the Russian invasion began in February. Continue reading…