The Pentagon has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $425 million. It includes air defense interceptor missiles, ammunition for rocket systems and artillery, armored vehicles and anti-tank weapons, UNN reports.
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Today, the U.S. Department of Defense announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
"This package..., with an estimated value of $425 million, will provide Ukraine with additional opportunities to fulfill its obligations," the statement said.
The Pentagon also added a detailed description of a new military aid package for Ukraine:
Ammunition for national advanced surface-to-air missile systems (NASAMS)
Stinger missiles
Equipment and ammunition to counter unmanned aerial systems (c-UAS).
Air-to-ground munitions
Ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)
155-mm and 105-mm artillery ammunition
Tubular missiles with optical tracking and wire guidance (TOW).
Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems
Stryker armored personnel carriers
Small arms and ammunition
Medical equipment
Explosive equipment and ammunition; and
Spare parts, auxiliary equipment, services, training, transportation.
"The United States will continue to work with approximately 50 Allies and partners through the Ukraine Defense Contact Group and related coalitions of opportunity to meet Ukraine's urgent needs on the battlefield and to defend against Russian aggression," the statement said.
The US is preparing to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine - Lloyd Austin31.10.24, 23:02