Vehicle and Robot Donation to Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris TD, has today (18 September) confirmed the arrival in Poland of two convoys of vehicles from Defence Forces’ stock for donation to Ukraine.

Operation Carousel 3, led by the Defence Forces Transport Corps, facilitated the safe arrival of the 34 vehicles at the International Donor Coordination Cell in Rzeszów, Poland, as part of Ireland’s European Peace Facility contribution.

In addition to the donation of vehicles, the convoy also carried three Reacher Robots, which will be donated to the De-mining Coalition in which Ireland is a participant, under the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG).

Speaking after their arrival in Rzeszów, the Tánaiste said:

“This important donation is a further indication of Ireland’s steadfast support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s brutal invasion.

“It is imperative that we continue to stand firm in the face of ongoing Russian aggression and support Ukraine in whatever way we can.

“This donation is a practical example of that support, reflecting Ireland’s provision of non-lethal aid to the Ukrainian Armed Forces following Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

“The donation is being facilitated through the Clearing House Cell (CHC) of the European Union Military Staff (EUMS). The vehicles being donated are suitable to Ukraine’s needs and their handover will be confirmed in Poland by the Defence Forces and the Ukrainian Armed Forces.”

An application for partial reimbursement of the value of this donation will be made via the European Peace Facility (EPF). The Defence Forces will submit details of the donation to the EU Military Staff Clearing House Cell (EUMS CHC).