The package will include nearly 50 armored vehicles – including Bradley and Stryker – missiles for Patriot air defense systems and self-propelled HIMARS launchers, as well as mine clearance equipment, the US Department of Defense said in a statement.
The United States they will provide Kiev with a new $500 million military aid packagethe Pentagon announced today, in a show of support for Ukraine’s fight against Russian invaders, and as Moscow deals with the aftermath of the Wagner mercenary mutiny.
The package will include almost 50 armored vehicles – incl Bradley and Stryker – missiles for Patriot air defense systems and for self-propelled launchers HIMARSas well as demining equipment, states the announcement of the US Department of Defense.
The new military aid package “includes essential supplies to support Ukrainian counteroffensive operations, bolster its air defenses, help Ukraine protect its people, and other equipment that will enable Kiev to repel Russian invaders.” , according to the Pentagon.
The package is funded under the power the US president has to transfer defense equipment and services from US stockpiles without congressional approval during an emergency. The material will come from US surplus inventory.
The security assistance package is the 41st approved by the United States for Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February 2022, totaling more than $40 billion.
Source :Skai
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