On Twitter, Zelenskyj thanks the US president for a new defense support package, which should have a value of 1.3 billion dollars. The value corresponds to more than NOK 10 billion.
According to the Ukrainian president, the package will consist of anti-aircraft missile systems with ammunition, artillery shells, demining equipment and other much-needed assistance.
– The package will save Ukrainian lives and bring our common victory closer. We appreciate the tireless support of the friendly American people, writes Zelenskyj.
Thank you @POTUS for a powerful new defense support package worth $1.3 billion. NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems with ammunition, artillery shells, mine clearance equipment, and other much-needed assistance will save 🇺🇦 lives and bring our common victory closer. We appreciate…
— Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) July 19, 2023
– Will cover precarious needs
– This is part of the United States’ efforts to meet Ukraine’s precarious needs by providing critical capabilities and building up Ukraine’s armed forces over time, says a statement from the US Department of Defense.
The equipment will not reach the battlefield immediately as this is part of an initiative where the Americans obtain equipment from the defense industry instead of taking from their own stockpiles.
Norwegian donations
Recently, the government decided that Norway will send Nasams equipment, drones and field provisions to Ukraine.
– Air defense is at the top of the list of things Ukraine says it needs. Norway will therefore donate additional Nasams air defenses to Ukraine, was part of what Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) told the press during the NATO summit.
And he added:
– Air defense is a high priority need from the Ukrainian side. Ukraine needs protection against Russian air power and missile attacks. Nasams’ good operational results make air defense in general and Nasams in particular highly desirable from the Ukrainian side.
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