EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas announced during an address to the European Parliament that European Union member states intend to deliver 2 million artillery shells to Ukraine by October.

“They (EU member states – ed.) have now also provided 80% of our 2 million rounds of ammunition target. We aim [for] 100% by October,” Kallas said.

The announcement comes as EU countries have provided nearly 169 billion euros in financial support to Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. Kallas emphasized the shells are needed “so that Ukraine can defend itself and its civilian population and repel aggression.”

The October target represents completion of a commitment EU leaders made to supply Ukraine with large-caliber ammunition.

Kallas reported in April 2025 that the bloc had already gathered one-third of the promised 2 million shells.

Czech Republic, which leads a separate procurement initiative, has secured monthly ammunition deliveries to Ukraine through September. The so-called “Czech initiative” involves purchasing ammunition globally for Ukrainian forces.

Czech President Petr Pavel revealed that his country has begun preparing ammunition deliveries to Ukraine for 2026, indicating long-term commitment to sustaining Ukraine’s artillery capabilities.

The 2 million shell target demonstrates EU coordination in addressing Ukraine’s ammunition shortage, which has been identified as a critical constraint in the country’s defense against Russian forces.