Estonia Bolsters Ukraine’s Defenses with Short-Range Air Defense Systems in Latest Aid Pack

Estonia has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, including Mistral-type short-range air defense missile systems and missiles. This support comes as Ukraine continues to face brutal attacks from Russia.

“Air defense is urgently needed by Ukraine to repel these attacks,” said Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur. “Contributing alongside our allies is not only in Ukraine’s immediate security interest, but also directly benefits Estonia’s own security.”

The Estonian aid package has been designed to maximize its benefit to Ukraine without compromising the combat readiness of Estonian forces. The specific quantities of systems and missiles have not been disclosed for security reasons.

The Mistral system is designed to attack low-flying helicopters, aircraft, and drones.

Estonia has provided extensive military aid to Ukraine in the past, including Javelin anti-tank missile systems, howitzers, artillery, anti-tank weapons, mortars, vehicles, communication equipment, field hospitals, medical supplies, personal protective equipment, and dry food packages.

In May, the country’s parliament passed a resolution allowing the utilization of frozen Russian assets to compensate for war-related damages in Ukraine.