US announces new military aid package for Ukraine worth over US$2 billion
The United States has announced a new package of military aid for Ukraine worth US$2.175 billion.
Source: Brigadier General Patrick Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, during a briefing in Washington; European Pravda reports
Quote: "Today’s announcement includes critical air defence capabilities to help Ukraine defend its people, as well as armoured infantry vehicles and more equipment that Ukraine is using so effectively, including Javelin anti-tank missiles, artillery ammunition, and missiles for HIMARS systems," Ryder said.
The new package will include 250 Javelin anti-armor systems, 155 mm artillery rounds and 120 mortar rounds, 190 heavy machine guns with ammunition.
In addition, the list includes 2 HAWK air defence firing units, 4 air surveillance radars, 20 counter-mortar radars, anti-aircraft guns and ammunition for them.
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