The US is providing Ukraine with a new aid package: what it includes
29 July 2024 20:32
The United States has announced a new $200 million military aid package for Ukraine. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to the The US Department of Defence.
This aid package includes air defence equipment, HIMARS artillery ammunition, mortar shells, and Javelin anti-tank missiles.
In addition, the Pentagon also announces a $1.5 billion package under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said it is being given to bolster air defence, long-range strike capabilities and anti-tank capabilities.
The package will include:
- ammunition for surface-to-air missile systems (NASAMS);
- short- and medium-range air defence munitions;
- rIM-7 air defence missiles;
- electronic warfare equipment;
- ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);
- artillery shells of 155 mm and 105 mm calibre;
- 120 mm mortar shells;
- high-precision aircraft munitions;
- anti-tank guided missiles (TOW);
- javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems;
- small arms;
- explosives and equipment and ammunition for detonation;
- secure communication systems;
- commercial satellite imagery services;
- spare parts, maintenance and support, and other ancillary equipment.
