Lithuania will invest 10 million euros ($11.04 million) in the development of Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities. A range of long-range weapons are being developed by Ukraine to strike deep inside Russian territory, including the Palanytsia rocket drone unveiled last month. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov stated that this support will help Ukraine defend itself effectively. Lithuania contributes 2 percent of its GDP for Ukraine’s defense and plans to continue supporting Kyiv with an annual contribution of 0.25% of its GDP. Earlier, Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas mentioned that investing in Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities is one of three options to help the country against Russia. The Palanytsia rocket drone combines features of rockets and drones, has a turbojet engine with a thrust of 43 kilograms (95 pounds), a 20-kilogram (44 pounds) blast fragmentation warhead, and an assumed range between 500 and 700 kilometers (310-435 miles). It can be launched from a ground platform and is considered cheaper to operate than other similar weapons.
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