According to U.S. defense officials, the United States will provide approximately $300 million in new military aid to Ukraine, which is expected to include more artillery shells and missiles. Pentagon officials told VOA reporter Carla Babb that the aid will include missiles to provide air support and anti-tank capabilities needed to push back Russian ground forces. The new aid will also include heavy trucks and spare parts. This new aid package marks the thirty-seventh authorized drawdown of military equipment from U.S. Department of Defense stockpiles since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Moscow has launched a renewed offensive in Ukraine this year, which has stalled. Kyiv is preparing for a major counteroffensive expected to begin in the coming days or weeks. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the United States has sent approximately $100 billion in military, economic, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
The United States to Provide an Additional $300 Million in Aid to Ukraine
The U.S. is set to provide an additional $300 million in military aid to Ukraine, including artillery and missiles, as Kyiv prepares for a major counteroffensive against Russian forces. This marks the thirty-seventh military aid package since the onset of the conflict in February 2022, with the U.S. having sent around $100 billion in total aid to Ukraine.
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The United States announces $300 million in military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
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The U.S. is reinforcing its military support for Ukraine amidst a stalled Russian offensive.
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