The assistance is expected to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs.
The US Department of Defense has authorized the provision of a new $1 billion military aid package to Ukraine. This was reported on the Pentagon website.
It was noted that military assistance is provided to meet Ukraine’s critical needs in the field of security and defense. It will be issued from US Department of Defense stocks.
The new military aid package includes:
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Additional ammunition for HIMARS;
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75,000 rounds for 155 mm artillery;
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20 additional 120 mm mortar systems and 20,000 rounds of ammunition for them;
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Ammunition for anti-aircraft missile systems NASAMS;
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1,000 Javelins and hundreds of AT4 anti-tank systems;
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50 armored medical vehicles;
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Claymore anti-personnel ammunition;
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C-4 explosives, explosive ammunition and explosive devices;
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Medical supplies, including first aid kits, bandages, monitors and other equipment.
It was previously reported that the United States is working on a new $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine.
US National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby spoke about what weapons America will transfer to Ukraine in the near future.
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