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For the first time, the United States will transfer Hydra 70 short-range missiles to Ukraine, which will help Ukraine weaken Russian ground forces and provide air support to Ukrainian ground forces during a counteroffensive.

On Wednesday, May 3, the White House will announce a new $300 million military aid package for Ukraine, Reuters reports, citing sources.

The new aid package includes 155mm howitzer cannons, HIMARS and Howitzer cannon ammunition, TOW anti-tank missiles and mortars. For the first time, the United States will transfer Hydra 70 short-range missiles to Ukraine.

It was noted that the Hydra 70 missiles could help Ukraine weaken Russian ground forces and provide air support to Ukrainian ground forces during a counteroffensive.

Sources in the White House also said that the list of weapons could change.

The aid package will be funded by the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which provides that the President of the United States in times of emergency can transfer American weapons without the approval of Congress.


Hydra 70 are unguided rockets manufactured by General Dynamics. They are designed to destroy enemy equipment and manpower. The Hydra 70 is available with several types of warheads, there are smoke, incendiary and lighting warheads. The missiles are equipped with various types of aircraft and helicopters.

Remember, on May 1, White House national security spokesman John Kirby announced a new aid package to Ukraine, but its details were not disclosed.

General Milli assessed the readiness of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for a counter-offensive

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