Ukraine has received the first batch of demining equipment from Canada, according to the Embassy of Canada in Ukraine.
The equipment worth over $16 million, which includes vehicles to clear farmland, will help Ukraine restore its food security.
Canada’ s first delivery of CAD 22.5 million in demining equipment for the @SESU_UA! These vehicles will be used to clear farmland, returning it to productive use and helping restore food security. #StandWithUkraine #landmines #Ukraine #Canada #OttawaConvention pic.twitter.com/eeKJAVUIlU
— Canada in Ukraine (@CanEmbUkraine) May 3, 2023
Earlier, Defense Minister of Canada Anita Anand announced a new military aid package worth over $39 million for Ukraine during the eleventh meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.