Hundreds of Lithuanians banded together to purchase an advanced military drone for Ukraine’s fight against Russia, as a show of solidarity with a fellow former Soviet republic.

According to Laisves TV, the Lithuanian online station that launched the campaign, the objective of five million euros ($4.7 million) was raised in just three and a half days, mostly in modest amounts, to support the acquisition of a Byraktar TB2 military drone.

“None of us imagined that we would be buying guns before the conflict began. However, it is becoming a common occurrence. Something must be done to improve the planet “Agne Belickaite, 32, contributed 100 euros as soon as the fundraising campaign began on Wednesday.

“For a long time, I’ve been donating to help Ukraine acquire guns. And will continue to do so until victory is achieved “Reuters reported that she was driven in part by concerns that Russia would attack Lithuania.

The drone has proven effective against Russian soldiers and their allies in Syria and Libya in recent years, and its purchase is being arranged by Lithuania’s Ministry of Defense, which told Reuters it plans to sign a letter of intent to buy the craft from Turkey next week.

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