Rinat Akhmetov's Steel Front defence initiative handed over another large batch of drones to the 1st Army Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine's Azov Brigade. The value of the transferred equipment amounts to UAH 214 million. This delivery became another stage in the systematic support of the corps by Metinvest Group in 2025. Taking into account this latest batch of drones, the total amount of assistance provided to Azov over the year reached UAH 600 million. The funds were allocated to supply the most critical technological solutions for the front, as well as to provide logistical and technical support to the units. "In 2025, we continued to support the 1st Army Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine's Azov Brigade in areas of critical importance to combat operations: electronic warfare systems, UAVs, means of communication, fuel, and technical support. The total amount of this assistance is UAH 600 million," stated Oleksandr VODOVIZ, Head of the CEO's Office of Metinvest Group.Rep

Since the start of the full-scale war, the Metinvest Group has allocated UAH 5.2 bln to support Ukraine’s Defence Forces. All assistance is provided free of charge as part of Rinat Akhmetov’s Steel Front military initiative.Despite the losses the business has suffered amid the full-scale war, Metinvest remains a reliable pillar for the state and its citizens. For the fourth year in a row, strengthening the combat capability of the Ukrainian army has been one of the company’s priorities. To this end, Metinvest has set up steel production for frontline needs, as well as the supply of essential machinery and equipment. FIGUREMetinvest has allocated UAH 5.2 bln to support Ukraine’s Defence Forces during the full-scale warYuriy RYZHENKOV, Chief Executive Officer of Metinvest Group:"Every day, defenders – including thousands of Metinvest employees – give up the most precious thing for the sake of Ukraine’s future victory. That is why, in the midst of war, the company is focused on the key m