The Biden administration announced on Friday an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the package, which was previewed on Thursday by two U.S. officials, “is part of our efforts to help Ukraine repel Russia’s assault near Kharki
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- US Announces $275M in New Military Assistance for Ukraine
- Military Aid Package: The Biden administration announced an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine, aimed at helping Kyiv resist Russian advances in the Kharkiv region.
- Secretary Blinken’s Statement: Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the urgency of the aid, stating that the assistance from previous packages has already reached the front lines, and this new assistance will be expedited to help Ukraine defend its territory and protect its people.
- Contents of the Package: The package includes high-mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS), 155 mm and 105 mm artillery rounds, Javelin and AT-4 antitank systems, antitank mines, tactical vehicles, and small arms and ammunition.
- Total US Support: With this latest package, the total U.S. military assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February 2022 has now reached nearly $51 billion.
- International Coalition Support: Blinken reiterated the commitment of the United States and the international coalition to stand with Ukraine in its defense of freedom.
The Associated Press has the story:
US announces $275M in new military assistance for Ukraine
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The Biden administration announced on Friday an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the package, which was previewed on Thursday by two U.S. officials, “is part of our efforts to help Ukraine repel Russia’s assault near Kharkiv.”
“Assistance from previous packages has already made it to the front lines, and we will move this new assistance as quickly as possible so the Ukrainian military can use it to defend their territory and protect the Ukrainian people,” Blinken said in a statement.
“The United States and the international coalition we have assembled will continue to stand with Ukraine in its defense of its freedom,” he said.
The package includes high-mobility artillery rocket systems, or HIMARS, munitions as well 155 mm and 105 mm high-demand artillery rounds. Additional items in the aid package include Javelin and AT-4 antitank systems; antitank mines, tactical vehicles, small arms and ammunition for those weapons.
With this latest package, the U.S. has now provided almost $51 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022.
