US$500 million new military aid to Ukraine

Deputy White House spokeswoman Olivia Dalton answered questions from reporters at the daily news briefing.

Announcing that the United States will provide new military assistance to Ukraine today to support counterattack operations, Dalton said the new package includes mine clearance equipment, armored vehicles and artillery ammunition.

Dalton also noted that the package also includes additional ammunition for the High Performance Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and to strengthen air defense against rocket attacks.

“WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT UKRAINE”

Olivia Dalton, “As President (Joe) Biden told (Ukrainian President Volodymyr) Zelenskiy on Sunday, we continue to stand with Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty and territorial integrity against Russian aggression.” she used the phrase.

The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) also announced the details of the military aid package.

Noting that the package in question was the 41st military aid made by the US military from its own inventory, the Pentagon reported that the aid was worth $500 million.

The Pentagon shared information that the package includes Patriot air defense systems and additional munitions for Stingers and HIMARS, and artillery munitions in various sizes, including Bradley armored infantry fighting vehicles. (AA)