The European Commission announced the allocation of €1.24 billion to Ukraine as part of the defense component of a €90 billion support program for Ukraine. The corresponding statement was published in Brussels on October 7, 2026. The allocated funds are directed to financing Ukraine's defense needs, in particular for the acquisition of unmanned aerial vehicles and missile weapons. This payment is part of a larger financial assistance package agreed by the European Union to support Ukraine's defense capabilities amid the ongoing conflict. The total credit for supporting Ukraine, of which the defense component is a part, amounts to €90 billion and envisages phased disbursement of funds for various country needs, including military, economic, and humanitarian. The European Commission emphasized that it continues to assist Ukraine in accordance with the European Union's agreed commitments. Details regarding the mechanisms for monitoring the use of funds and subsequent tranches are not specified.