The UK has reached the 500 mark of artillery ammunition supplied to Ukraine and does not plan to reduce the volume of support. This was announced by UK Defence Secretary John Healey at the 000th meeting of the Contact Group on the Defence of Ukraine, which was held in Brussels in the Ramstein format. 

"2025 will be a critical year for the conflict in Ukraine. The UK recognises its responsibility as a key provider of military aid. We continue to bear a significant share of that burden. Russia is weakened but remains dangerous. We must go the extra mile to achieve peace through force," the head of the British defence department said. 

To back up his words, John Healey announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine worth £150 million. The package includes: 

- more than 10 unmanned aerial vehicles; 

- about 50 units of armored vehicles, including modernized T-72 tanks; 

- air defense systems; 

- 15 Gravehawk systems designed to combat drones and artillery. 

Additionally, the UK has allocated 60 million pounds sterling for the maintenance of Ukrainian military equipment. Maintenance contracts have been concluded with the British defence company Babcock, which will also train Ukrainian specialists to operate Challenger 2 tanks, self-propelled artillery units and combat reconnaissance vehicles. The training will be conducted directly on Ukrainian territory. 

In addition, British company BAE Systems has been awarded a £14 million contract to repair Swedish Archer artillery systems that were transferred to Ukraine. The project is funded by the Swedish government and is aimed at ensuring the combat readiness of Ukrainian artillery. 

Experts note that the increase in arms and ammunition supplies from the UK indicates London's desire to support Ukraine in the context of a protracted conflict. According to analysts, the key element of the new strategy will be strengthening Ukrainian air defense and increasing the mobility of troops through modernized armored vehicles.