The US Department of Defense on June 13 announced the latest military aid package worth 325 million USD for Ukraine, including missiles for air defense systems, ammunition and military vehicles.
US aid to Ukraine arrives at Boryspil International Airport, near Kiev, February 10, 2022. (Photo: Reuters)
This is Washington's 40th aid package to Kiev using Presidential Withdrawal Authority (PDA), which allows the US government to transfer defense articles and services from stockpiles quickly without congressional approval in an emergency.
As part of the latest aid package, Ukraine will receive additional missiles for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), ammunition for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), 155mm artillery shells, Stinger air defense systems and anti-tank weapons.
In addition, the aid package also includes 15 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, 10 Stryker armored personnel carriers, secure communications equipment and more than 22 million rounds of ammunition for small arms.
According to a US State Department spokesman, Washington has provided about $40 billion to ensure security for Kiev since February 24 last year - the time the conflict in Ukraine began.
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