Lithuanians Raise Funds To Buy Drone For Ukraine


Some 3 million euros have been raised in just three days - out of the 5 million euros needed - largely in small amounts

Ukraine's support from ordinary people

  • Hundreds of Lithuanians are clubbing together to buy an advanced military drone for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
  • Some 3 million euros ($3.2 million) have been raised in just three days - out of the 5 million euros needed - largely in small amounts.
  • The drone has proven effective in recent years against Russian forces and their allies in conflicts in Syria and Libya, and its purchase is being orchestrated by Lithuania's Ministry of Defence.
  • Ukraine has bought more than 20 Bayraktar TB2 armed drones from Turkish company Baykar in recent years and ordered a further 16 on Jan. 27. That batch was delivered in early March.
  • This is the first case in history when ordinary people raise money to buy something like a Bayraktar. 

"Before this war started, none of us thought that we would be buying guns. But it's a normal thing now. Something must be done for the world to get better," said Agne Belickaite, 32, who sent 100 euros as soon as the fundraising launched on Wednesday.

"While governments of the world's largest countries are endlessly deliberating, Lithuanian society simply comes together and, you know, is about to fundraise 5 million euros and buy the drone - which is an impressive message to the world," said Belickaite.


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