The US Department of Defense noted that Ukraine will receive 120-mm tank ammunition with depleted uranium for Abrams tanks.
On Wednesday, September 6, the United States officially announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. In particular, we are talking about shells with depleted uranium, the Pentagon press service reports.
The new $175 million military aid package includes:
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additional equipment for air defense;
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artillery shells;
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anti-tank weapons.
The full list of US military aid is as follows:
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equipment to support air defense systems of Ukraine;
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additional ammunition for HIMARS;
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81-mm mortar system and shell;
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120 mm depleted uranium tank ammunition for Abrams;
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TOW missiles;
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anti-tank systems Javelin and AT-4;
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more than 3 million small arms cartridges;
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tactical air navigation system;
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tactical protected communication systems and auxiliary equipment;
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explosive ammunition for removing obstacles;
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spare parts, maintenance and other field supplies.
The US will continue to work with its allies and partners to enable Ukraine to end its conflict needs, the Pentagon said.
Recall that earlier there was information that secret technologies were obtained from Abrams tanks before being sent to Ukraine.
Source: korrespondent
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