U.S. Announces $1.7 billion In Military Aid For Ukraine
U.S. Announces $1.7 billion In Military Aid For Ukraine
The Biden administration on Monday announced $1.7 billion in new military assistance for Ukraine, including missiles, ammunition, anti-tank weapons to counter Russia’s invasion, TURAN's Washington correspondent reports.
The package includes up to $200 million in immediate assistance drawn from existing weapons and equipment stockpiles within the Pentagon and a $1.5 billion long-term commitment from Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funds, which also includes funding to sustain equipment previously provided by the U.S.
The firepower heading Ukraine’s way includes surface-to-air missiles; short- and medium-range air defense munitions; RIM-7, Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided missiles; electronic warfare equipment; HIMARS rockets; Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank weapons, among other pieces of equipment, according to U.S. officials.
"This support will help strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and reinforce Ukraine’s capabilities across the front lines," Secretary of State Antony Blibken said in a statement.
"We will deploy this new assistance as quickly as possible to bolster Ukraine’s defense of its territory and its people. As President Biden has made clear, the United States and the international coalition we have assembled will continue to stand with Ukraine," Blinken added.
The U.S. has provided more than $55.4 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since February 2022.
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