Czechia had delivered another 400,000 rounds of large-callibre ammunition to Ukraine by the end of April through its international initiative, Defence Minister Jana Černochová announced in Czech Television’s debate programme on Sunday.

Funding for the programme is secured until the autumn, she added.

The Czech Republic has so far invested one billion crowns in the initiative. Last year, with the support of its allies, it supplied Ukraine with approximately 1.5 million pieces of artillery ammunition of various calibres.

Černochová confirmed that one billion crowns had been allocated from the state budget but declined to provide additional details, citing security concerns related to military intelligence.

According to Černochová, new countries are joining the Czech ammunition initiative, with Belgium among those pledging participation. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský had earlier said Canada, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands provided new funding to support the effort.

Lipavský stated that the initiative significantly reduced Russia’s artillery advantage in Ukraine.

The Czech Republic aims to supply Ukraine with 125,000 rounds monthly throughout 2025.

When asked whether this year’s delivery totals will exceed last year’s figures, Černochová said she preferred not to tie herself to specific numbers.

She stressed that the initiative’s future will depend heavily on the success of ongoing fundraising efforts and international support.

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