Background to the report

On 24 February 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine, beginning a war which continues at the date of this report’s publication. In an address to the nation on the day of the invasion, the then Prime Minister stated that the Russian attack was “without any provocation and without any credible excuse” and that the UK would work with allies “to ensure that the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine is restored”.

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The UK has committed £7.8 billion to military support for Ukraine, between January 2022 and March 2025. The equipment provided includes air defence missiles, drones, cruise missiles, tanks and ships, as well as clothing and personal equipment. UK forces have trained at least 42,050 AFU personnel, including new recruits, frontline commanders, instructors and those in specialist roles such as medical staff.

Scope of the report

This investigation was prepared in response to public and parliamentary interest in the MoD’s support for Ukraine and the cost of providing this support. In it we set out the MoD’s approach to supporting the AFU and how it has developed as the war has continued, focusing on the extent and nature of the MoD’s military equipment supplies and the training provided to the AFU, and the financial implications. The report covers:  

  • an overview of the UK’s military support for Ukraine
  • supplying Ukraine with military equipment
  • training Ukrainian personnel

This investigation does not seek to assess the strategic case for supporting Ukraine, or to evaluate the value for money or effectiveness of the equipment and training provided. Information on some aspects of the MoD’s support for Ukraine is classified for reasons of national security and is not included in this report.

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Report director, Tom McDonald, provides an overview of the report.

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