New US military aid package to Ukraine

“We will continue to support our Ukrainian partners as they fend off Russia’s aggressive warfare,” US Secretary of State Blinken said in a written statement. Pursuant to my authorization from President (Joe) Biden, I approve the transaction to supply Ukraine with $300 million worth of weapons and equipment from US inventory.

Stating that Russia can end the war today if it wishes, Blinken stressed that the United States and its allies will continue to support Ukraine until Russia ends the war. On the other hand, the content of the 300 million dollar package was shared in the statement made by the Pentagon.

Accordingly, the package includes ammunition of the High Performance Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), howitzer system and 155mm shells, 120mm, 80mm and 60mm mortar shells, TOW and AT-4 anti-tank missiles, Hydra-70 air. .

It was also noted that the package includes ammunition for small arms, explosives and heavy equipment and demolition vehicle carriers, maintenance equipment and spare parts. (AA)