The UK is stepping up its military support for Ukraine by sending helicopters and ammunition to the country, defence secretary Ben Wallace has said.
Two British military Sea Kings are on their way to Ukraine while one has already arrived, the Financial Times understands. They will provide search and rescue capabilities, the UK Ministry of Defence said.
The helicopters are the first piloted aircraft given by the UK to Ukraine since Russian president Vladimir Putin launched his all-out invasion in February. Few countries have provided aircraft to the country, although Ukraine has pleaded with western allies for fighter jets to defend its skies from Russian attacks.
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