US announces $275 million military aid package for Ukraine
The United States has allocated a new $275 million package of artillery and anti-tank ammunition for the Ukrainian military, U.S. State Department announced on May 24.
The press release outlined the contents of the package as follows:
Ammunition for HIMARS rocket artillery
155mm and 105mm artillery shells
60mm mortar rounds
TOW anti-tank missiles
Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems
Precision-guided aerial munitions
Small arms, additional small arms ammunition, and grenades
Demolition munitions
Anti-tank mines
Tactical evacuation vehicles
Helmets, body armor, and other protective gear
Spare parts, maintenance, and other support equipment
The DoD added that the package is aimed at helping Ukraine counter Russia’s Kharkiv offensive.
“This PDA [Presidential Drawdown Authority] package, which is part of our efforts to help Ukraine repel Russia's assault near Kharkiv…; it will provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent battlefield needs…,” the message said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the U.S. aid package includes "crucially needed long-range missiles."
“This package is critically important right now, as the enemy has intensified attacks along the frontline,” the president said.
“Today in Kharkiv, I saw firsthand how vital it is to strengthen our warriors to protect our people, cities, and communities.”
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