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Package contains 155 mm shells, contributing to the European Union's initiative to provide one million shells to Ukraine, part of the funding provided by Denmark. The exact volume of ammunition provided has not been disclosed for security reasons. 155mm shells are of crucial importance in conflicts in Ukraine, & depending on volume committed, this could represent significant and strategic aid.

It highlighted crucial importance of ammunition, air defense systems, spare parts, & electronic warfare equipment for Ukraine as summer approaches.

It's a race to who can produce the most of these 155 mm shells, to give an example, the American army revealed a new contract valued at 1.5 billion dollars, aimed at increasing the global production of these artillery munitions to support Ukraine and replenish stocks. 

These pieces of info underline the international importance given to improving ammunition production capabilities. The downside of this announcement is undoubtedly the lack of detail, as neither the type nor number of materials sent to Ukraine is known, only the total aid has been communicated by Estonian defense ministry.

Furthermore, European Commission announced by the end of March 2024, about 500,000 artillery shells will have been delivered to Ukraine.