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European Commission - Press release Commission disburses €2.86 billion to Ukraine for drones, missiles and urgent battlefield needs Brussels, 14 October 2026 Today, the European Commission disbursed €2.86 billion to Ukraine under the defence component of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan . The funding will go towards drones, air defence systems, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems and ammunitions . Ursula...
European Commission - Press release Commission disburses €2.86 billion to Ukraine for drones, missiles and urgent battlefield needs Brussels, 14 October 2026 Today, the European Commission disbursed €2.86 billion to Ukraine under the defence component of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan . The funding will go towards drones, air defence systems, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems and ammunitions . Ursula von der Leyen , President of the European Commission, said: “ As Russia stalls on the frontlines, it continues to escalate its aerial attacks - cruelly targeting Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. Europe's steadfast support matters more than ever to help Ukraine protect its skies and save lives. With today's €2.86 billion disbursement, we keep addressing Ukraine's most urgent operational needs, including drones and missiles vital to its defence.” The Ukraine Support Loan includes funding with an indicative split of €60 billion for defence and €30 billion for budgetary assistance over 2026–2027. In 2026 alone, €28.3 billion is planned for disbursement to support Ukraine's defence industrial capacity. Further disbursements under the 2026 defence leg of the instrument will continue in the coming weeks. As Ukraine prepares for its f ourth winter since Russia's full-scale invasion, the urgent delivery of defence equipment ensures that Ukraine's armed forces can protect their civilians and cities from Russian attacks. All funding decisions respond to Ukraine's evolving needs an d are subject to agreed conditions and monitoring. Since 2022, the EU and its Member States have provided €2 31.5 billion in overall support to Ukraine , including €3.8 billion from the proceeds of immobilised Russian assets. For the rest of 2026, Ukraine still has €29.64 billion available in financial support . T hat includes € 25.24 billion for disbursement under the Ukraine Support Loan , cons is ting of € 12.54 billion to support Ukraine's defence industrial capacity and €12.7 billion in budget support. In addition, €4.4 billion in budget support is still available under the initial Ukraine Facility for this year. M ore than €17 billion in budget support is therefore available for the remaining months of 2026, subject to the fulfilment of the relevant conditions outlined in the Ukraine Plan and the Memorandum of Understanding. Background In February 2026, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/467 , establishing the Ukraine Support Loan. The Regulation provides for up to €90 billion in support to Ukraine. The support is structured around two complementary components: assistance to strengthen Ukraine's defence capabilities and defence industrial capacities ; and support to ensure the continued functioning of the state, maintain essential public services and strengthen economic resilience. Following Ukraine's submission of its Financing Strategy in March 2026, the Council adopted, on 23 April 2026, an Implementing Decision determining the assistance to be made available to Ukraine in 2026. The defence component focuses on reconstructing and modernising Ukraine's defence technological and industrial base, while supporting its gradual integration into the European defence technological and industrial base. For more information Ukraine Support Loan Regulation (EU) 2026/467 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the Ukraine Support Loan for 2026 and 2027 Commission takes preparatory steps on financial support for Ukraine and boosting drone production Commission Implementing Decision validating the use of derogations for drones in Ukraine Macro-Financial Assistance Macro-Financial Assistance to Ukraine Ukraine Facility Factsheet - EU solidarity with Ukraine IP/26/2153 Quote(s): "As Russia stalls on the frontlines, it continues to escalate its aerial attacks - cruelly targeting Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. Europe’s steadfast support matters more than ever to help Ukraine protect its skies and save lives. With today’s €2.86 billion disbursement, we keep addressing Ukraine’s most urgent operational needs, including drones and missiles vital to its defence." Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission "As Russia’s war continues, Europe must act with determination and speed. This €2.86 billion funding is proof of our commitment to help Ukraine to defend itself from the looming Russia’s war of aggression." Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy "One more disbursement of €2.86 billion for the defence of Ukraine from the Ukraine Support Loan. Ukraine Support Loan proves to be effective mechanism to strengthen the country's defence. The formula 'Peace through strength' will be implemented by ramping up strength on Ukraine’s side." Andrius Kubilius, Commissioner for Defence and Space <@rel_link@> Press contacts: Thomas REGNIER (+32 2 299 10 99) Balazs UJVARI (+32 2 295 45 78) Kateřina Horáková (+32 2 299 93 10) General public inquiries: Europe Direct by phone 00 800 67 89 10 11 or by email
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