The latest military aid announcement comes as Ukraine begins a counter-offensive, with some US-supplied vehicles claimed to have been captured on the battlefield by Russia.
A missile fired by Ukraine at Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia. Photo: Reuters
This is the 40th aid package sent to Ukraine urgently through the emergency mechanism, which allows the US President to transfer items and services from US warehouses without congressional approval.
Ukraine will receive additional ammunition for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), ammunition for the 155 mm Howitzer High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), Stinger air defense systems and anti-tank weapons.
In addition, the new aid package also includes 15 Bradley fighting vehicles, 10 Stryker armored personnel carriers, secure communications equipment and more than 22 million rounds of ammunition for small arms.
A US State Department spokesperson said the US has provided about $40 billion to ensure security for Ukraine since February 24, 2022.
Trung Kien (according to Reuters)
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