“This security assistance package includes critical air defenses, additional HIMARS ammunition, artillery shells, anti-tank weapons, armored vehicles and other equipment needed to bolster Ukrainian forces on the battlefield,” the official said.
What weapons will Ukraine receive
According to the data Pentagonthe new $325 million military aid package for Ukraine includes:
- additional ammunition for NASAMS air defense systems;
- anti-aircraft systems Stinger;
- additional ammunition for MLRS HIMARS;
- 155 mm and 105 mm artillery shells;
- 15 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles;
- 10 Stryker armored personnel carriers;
- Javelin anti-tank systems;
- optically guided missiles (TOW);
- anti-tank systems AT-4;
- more than 22 million small arms cartridges and grenades;
- ammunition to destroy obstacles;
- tactical secure communication support equipment;
- spare parts and other field equipment.
Announcement of a new aid package
It should be noted that earlier Voice of America wrote that the 40th package will include Stryker and Bradley armored vehicles, which will replace equipment damaged in the counteroffensive.
The day before, White House spokesman John Kirby assured that Washington is aware of Ukraine’s urgent needs, including for counter-offensive operations.
“We will focus on ensuring that Ukraine can achieve success on the battlefield,” he said.
The previous package for more than $2 billion was announced last week. It included ammunition for Patriot air defense systems, HAWK air defense systems and missiles, artillery shells, Puma drones and more.
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, American partners have provided almost $40 billion worth of military assistance to Ukraine.
2023-06-13 16:09:01
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