On July 29, the USA announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine in the amount of up to 200 million under the program of special presidential powers.
Points of attention
- The USA announced a new aid package of up to $200 million for Ukraine under the program of special presidential powers, aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
- The aid package includes provisions of anti-aircraft defense equipment, artillery ammunition, Javelin anti-tank missiles, and support through the Ukraine Security Promotion Initiative fund.
- The support from the USA underscores a commitment to countering Russian aggression and bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities.
- This development signifies ongoing international efforts to support Ukraine in its defense and security needs amid regional tensions.
The US will provide Ukraine with a new package of security assistance
This was reported by White House national security communications adviser John Kirby, Voice of America reports.
In general, the list of US military aid to Ukraine looks as follows:
ammunition for advanced anti-aircraft missile systems (NASAMS);
short- and medium-range air defense ammunition;
RIM-7 air defense missiles;
electronic warfare equipment;
ammunition for high mobility missile and artillery systems (HIMARS);
155 mm and 105 mm caliber artillery shells;
120 mm caliber mortar shells;
high-precision aviation ammunition;
tube-launched missiles with optical tracking and wire guidance (TOW);
Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems.
The US Department of Defense is also providing long-term support through the Ukraine Security Promotion Initiative fund to strengthen air defenses, long-range strike capabilities, and anti-tank capabilities.
What is known about the new package of military aid to Ukraine from the USA
On July 11, US President Joe Biden plans to announce a new package of military aid to Ukraine in the amount of $225 million, which will include the Patriot air defense system.
According to two American officials in comments to journalists of the publication, Biden intends to announce new aid to Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
According to them, the new package will include the Patriot air defense system, which Ukraine needs to strengthen its air defense against Russian aircraft.
It is said to be the second Patriot system the US has provided to Ukraine, and is one of several announced by Biden at a NATO summit this week.
