JAKARTA - The United States will again send additional weapons aid packages to Ukraine, worth up to 400 million US dollars, including missiles to winter supplies, the Defense Department announced on Thursday.
The latest shipments came as Russia carried out a relentless bombing of civilian infrastructure, which was carried out to undermine Ukraine's determination and its ability to contain the coming winter.
On its official website, the Pentagon details the aid sent includes missiles for the HAWK air defense system,banger air defense systems, stinger missiles, additional bullets for HIMARS, 21 thousand 155mm caliber artillery shells, 500 required 155mm guided artillery, 10 thousand 120mm caliber mortar bullets, 100 pistols, 400 grenade launchers, light firearms along with optics and 20 million bullets, obstacle destroyers, and winter protective equipment.
"With Russia's unrelenting and brutal airstrikes against Ukraine's critical infrastructure, additional air defense capabilities are essential. The HAWK missile, which will be renewed using Ukraine's Security Assistance Initiative funds, will complement the commitment of Spain's recent HAWK launcher to help Ukraine face this threat. The short-range air defense system Fighters will also provide Ukraine with the ability to protect Ukrainian troops and critical infrastructure from the Airless Air System and helicopters," the Pentagon said on its website, as reported November 11.
"In total, the United States has provided more than USD 19.3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of President Biden's administration. Since 2014, the United States has provided more than USD 21.4 billion in security assistance to Ukraine and more than USD 18.6 billion since the start of Russia's brutal and unwarranted invasion on February 24," the Pentagon continued.
The delivery also marks the first time Washington has delivered an hopeser air defense system, equipped with a Stinger missile.
"This increased air defense will be of great importance to Ukraine as Russia continues to use Iranian-made cruise missiles and drones to attack critical civilian infrastructure," National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told White reporters, citing The National News November 11.
Meanwhile, Pentagon spokesman Sabrina Singh said the new capability reflected changes on the pitch and was the result of a request from Kyiv.
"This is an air defense system that will complement other air defense systems provided not only by the US, but also by other countries," Singh told reporters.
Responding to the latest aid from the US, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov expressed his gratitude, calling it beneficial for Ukraine's defense and liberation.
"US additional assistance of $400 million for Ukraine will benefit both for defense and for the land acquisition of Ukraine. Modern #UAarmy equipment will beat scrap metal soviet. Thank you to @POTUS @SecDef and Americans," he wrote on Twitter.
It is known that this additional aid announcement came after Russia said it was starting to withdraw troops from Ukraine's strategic city Kherson, in what could be a turning point in the war.
$400M additional US assistance for Ukraine will be advantageous both for defense and for the liberation of Ukrainian lands. Modern equipment + a modern #UAarmy will defeat soviet scrap metal + murderers, rapists & looters. Thank you to @POTUS @SecDef and the American people. pic.twitter.com/pTQLXbchHd
— Oleksii Reznikov (@oleksiireznikov) November 10, 2022
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