Canada’s non-lethal aid to Ukraine left Thursday evening, the federal government confirmed.

Defense Minister Anita Anand tweeted a photo Friday of a Royal Canadian Air Force C-177 Globemaster departing Canadian Forces Base Trenton, west of Kingston, Ont.

The equipment sent to Ukraine includes body armor and load carrying kits, binoculars, laser range finders, metal detectors and spotting scopes. The government says the donation will help Ukraine defend against Russia, which has amassed an army of around 130,000 troops around the country’s border.

“Today’s donation reinforces Canada’s support for Ukraine and will help Ukraine remain sovereign and secure,” Anand said in a statement.

“In the face of Russia’s unwarranted aggression, Canada stands with Ukraine.

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A team from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) accompanies the equipment to “help with its integration” and to train Ukrainian troops on its operation and maintenance. They will stay in the country to help with additional mentoring, according to the government.

The cargo is part of Canada’s Operation UNIFIER, which has 200 Canadian soldiers training Ukrainian forces in the country. It was recently extended to 2025 and staffed with 60 additional soldiers, with the option of 200 more in the future.

Canada has also loaned Ukraine $120 million to help its economy.

However, there have been criticisms that Canada is not doing enough to help Ukraine by not sending weapons, which the country’s government has requested.