U.S. Announces New $400 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine
The Biden administration announced Friday (July 8) a new $400 million weapons package for Ukraine that includes more High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 150mm artillery ammunition, and tactical vehicles.
The new aid marks the 15th weapons package the US has pledged for Ukraine since Russia invaded the country on February 24, demonstrating the Biden administration’s commitment to flooding the country with arms.
According to the Pentagon, the new package includes:
• Four HIMARS and additional ammunition for HIMARS
• Three Tactical Vehicles to recover equipment
• 155mm artillery ammunition
• Demolition munitions
• Counter-battery systems
• Spare parts and other equipment
The new package brings the total number of HIMARS the US has pledged to Ukraine to 12.
Source: Antiwar.com
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