Germany to Supply Ukraine with Helicopters Amid Renewed Request for Taurus Missiles

The helicopters are expected to enhance Ukraine's capabilities in the Black Sea, while Ukraine's Foreign Minister clarifies the intended use of the requested missiles.

Germany has pledged to provide Ukraine with six Sea King Mk41 multipurpose helicopters, along with training and spare parts.
The helicopters are expected to boost Ukraine's capabilities in the Black Sea against Russia's naval fleet.
Ukraine has renewed talks with Germany for the delivery of Taurus missiles, a move previously rejected by German lawmakers.
Germany has provided around €6 billion ($6.5 billion) in military aid to Ukraine since the start of the war in February 2022.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba clarified that the requested Taurus missiles would be used against Russian military infrastructure on occupied Ukrainian land, not to attack Moscow.