EU disburses €1.24 billion to Ukraine for drones, missiles

Brussels, Oct 7 (UNI) The European Commission said on Wednesday it has disbursed €1.24 billion ($1.38 billion) to Ukraine under the defence component of the European Union's €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The funds will be used to procure drones, drone interceptors, drone ammunition and missiles manufactured by Ukrainian defence companies, the Commission said. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said, "Russia is continuing its deliberate strategy of terror - trying to make daily life unbearable for Ukrainians. Today's disbursement will help strengthen Ukraine's defence industry. And Ukraine's ability to defend itself. To protect people and infrastructure."…