The United States of America announced another package of military aid to Ukraine, the total cost of which is 275 million dollars. This is already the 70th tranche of equipment transferred to Ukraine from the American military stocks since August 2021.
According to the official announcement, this package is part of the presidential orders (PDA) and is aimed at meeting the most urgent needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The aid includes a wide range of weapons, equipment and support equipment.
The new tranche included:
- Ammunition for HIMARS – high-precision missile systems;
- 155 mm and 105 mm caliber artillery shells
- Mortar ammunition caliber 60 mm and 81 mm;
- Drones for reconnaissance and combat missions;
- TOW anti-tank missiles , Javelin and AT-4 systems;
- Small arms and ammunition;
- Explosive equipment;
- Means of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection;
- Spare parts, auxiliary equipment, transport services and training.
This package strengthens Ukraine's ability to conduct defensive and counteroffensive operations, providing strategic needs at the front.
US Permanent Representative to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said during the UN Security Council meeting that in the coming days the US plans to announce additional tranches of military aid to Ukraine. Thus, the support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine remains an important element of the international coalition against Russian aggression.
