Russia-Ukraine war: Estonia provides military aid to Ukraine; sends lethal weaponry

Ukraine continues to get foreign assistance after 43 days of Russian aggression as it was anunced that Estonia sent military aid to Ukraine to fight Russians. Armed Forces of Ukraine received a shipment of lethal weapons, including 122mm howitzers. 

Private businesses worked along with government ncies and Estonian Armed Forces to deliver military helmets, armour vests, communication equipment, drones, night vision devices and medical supplies to Ukraine. Anti-tank missiles, howitzers, anti-tank mines, recoilless anti-tank guns, automatic weapons, ammo, disposable grene launchers, hand grenes, and anti-tank missiles compatible with dely Ukrainian weapons, most likely Javelin systems, have been given by Estonia.

Estonia h previously planned to deliver over 122-millimeter howitzers to Ukraine in January 2022, in response to Russian threat but because howitzers were given by German Democratic Republic, a step that required Germany's permission, according to local reports.

Baltic Security spokesman Martin Hurt stated that cargo full of weapons is worth approximately 220 million euros. In preparation for possible Russian chemical attacks, Baltic state is also transferring medical equipment and protective clos to Ukraine.

Estonian Embassy in Kyiv shares ims of weapons sent to Ukraine

Estonian Embassy in Kyiv shared a post on Facebook with ims of weapons sent to Ukraine stating, "Estonia has handed over to Ukraine anti-tank missiles, blowouts, anti-tank mines, wireless anti-tank guns, automatic weapons, ammunition, disposable grenes and hand grenes."

Embassy furr stated that Estonia calls on all European nations to supply Ukraine with required armaments, military and humanitarian aid, and political support, as well as to intensify sanctions against Russia and stop aiding Russian ecomy directly or indirectly.

Estonia expels 14 Russian diplomatic workers

Earlier on Tuesday, Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs anunced that it will expel 14 Russian diplomatic workers and close consulates in Narva and Tartu. 

Vlimir Lipaev, Russian Federation's Ambassor to Estonia, was summoned to ministry and given a diplomatic te anuncing closure of Consulate General of Russian Federation in Narva and Consular Office of Russian Embassy in Tartu. Undersecretary Märt Volmer, who submitted te stated that y must leave Estonia by April 30, according to ERR News. This comes as Russian forces have been accused of killing civilians in Bucha, near Kyiv.

Im: @Estonian Embassy in Kyiv/Facebook