The United States has suspended supplies to Ukraine for air defense for air defense and other ammunition.
The reason was to fear weapons in the United States. The head of the Pentagon Political Department, Elbridge Kolbi, watched the stocks of ammunition of the US Department of Defense. The audit was concerned about the reduction in the total number of artillery shells, air -air missiles and high -resolution weapons. This was reported by Rolitico, referring to the sources known to this question.
WP writes that the assistance provided by President Joe Biden decided to suspend in early June, but the decision will enter into force only now.
It should be noted that rockets for patriots, high artillery shells, Hellfire missiles and other ammunition, which are launched from F-16 and drones.
According to the newspaper, on the pause the program:
- Dozens of patriots interceptors;
- thousands of fragmentation and shells for a caliber of 155 mm;
- More than 100 Hellfire missiles.
US Presidential Administration Donald Trump confirmed the stop of supplying weapons to Ukraine.
It was decided to put America’s interests primarily after the Ministry of Defense of our military support and assistance in other countries of the world. The power of the US Armed Forces remains undeniable only to ask Iran, according to the deputy representative of the White House Anna Kelly.
Recall that in June, the Congress of the United States blocked 300 million dollars. About the protection of Ukraine. Earlier, Pentagon Pit Hegset said that the White House plans to reduce the budget to help in Ukraine in 2026.
Source: Politico
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