Ireland's Department of Defence said that the first of four convoys of Irish ambulances, recovery, and transport vehicles had landed in Poland on June 14 in advance of their delivery to Ukraine.

As part of Ireland's commitment to the European Peace Facility, Operation Carousel, headed by the Defence Forces Transport Corps, will ensure the safe transportation of thirty Defence Forces vehicles to the International Donor Coordination Cell in Rzeszów, Poland.

The cars will be transferred across four convoys that will arrive in Poland over the course of the following month thanks to the work of 54 individuals.

Following Russia's complete invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Ireland is providing non-lethal help to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and this contribution is a component of such aid.

Speaking prior to the convoy's arrival, Tánaiste and Minister of Defence Micheál Martin declared: "Ireland will continue to provide what support we can as Ukraine defends itself against ongoing aggression. We remain steadfast in our support for the people of Ukraine following the illegal and immoral invasion by Russia.

“This support is demonstrated in a practical and tangible way by the donation of these ambulances and transport vehicles, which is entirely in line with our mission to provide non-lethal aid.”

Twenty Ford Rangers, four Scania 8X8 DROPs, three Iveco 8X8 DROPs, one Iveco 8X8 Recovery Vehicle, and two Mercedes Sprinter Ambulances are among the items that the Department of Defence stated are part of the intended contribution.

The greatest equipment gift from Ireland since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 is this one.

The Irish Times claims that as part of the mission, the Irish Defence Forces will not invade Ukraine.

As part of the Defence Forces' revitalization strategy, the Irish Times reported that the majority of the vehicles had already been designated for replacement with more contemporary models. By 2028, the plan calls for a 50% rise in military budget.