USA will send a new batch of military aid to Ukraine for 450 million dollarswhich includes more rocket systems for use against invading Russian forces, the White House announced Thursday.
“This package contains weapons and equipment, including new High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems”
“This package contains weapons and equipment, including new high-mobility artillery rocket systems,” White House spokesman John Kirby said. Also included in the shipment are tens of thousands of rounds of artillery and patrol boat ammunition.
Rocket systems known as HIMARS top Ukraine’s wish list at a time when it is fighting Russian forces advancing from the east with a significant advantage in heavy artillery.
Four initial units of that rocket system have already been delivered, kicking off the training program required for Ukrainian soldiers to operate this sophisticated, high-precision weaponry.
With the latest shipments, US assistance to Ukraine’s armed forces so far amounts to $6.1 billion, Kirby stressed.
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