The US announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $1.25 billion: what it will include
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The United States plans to announce $1.25 billion in military aid to Ukraine. The package will include ammunition for air defense systems, Stinger missiles, and artillery shells of various calibers.
The next package of defense aid from the United States to Ukraine, to be announced soon by Washington, will be worth $1.25 billion. It will include, among other things, ammunition, artillery shells and missiles for air defense systems. This was reported by Associated Press (AP), according to UNN.
Details
It is noted that the United States is preparing to announce a military aid package to Ukraine totaling $1.25 billion. This will be part of the efforts of President Joe Biden's administration to provide Kyiv with as much assistance as possible before he leaves office on January 20.
The large aid package includes a significant amount of ammunition, including for the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System and the HAWK air defense system. It also includes Stinger missiles and 155 mm and 105 mm artillery shells
American officials spoke on condition of anonymity about expectations that the announcement will be made next Monday, December 30.
Recall
The United States and the World Bank have provided $485 million to Ukraine as part of the PEACE in Ukraine project. The funds will be used to cover social and humanitarian expenses of the state budget.
