U.S. to announce new military aid package for Ukraine next week – Politico

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The U.S. administration is preparing to announce a new package of military aid for Ukraine early next week.

That’s according to Politico, Ukrinform reports.

“The Biden administration’s latest package of military aid for Ukraine clocked in at $400 million for additional air defenses, artillery and other ammunition, as well as armored vehicles and anti-armor weapons. DOD expects another tranche to be announced as soon as early next week,” the statement said.

Read also: United States to maintain level of its readiness while being able to support Ukraine – Pentagon

At the same time, the arrival of the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams main battle tank is expected as soon as early September and will help Ukrainian forces punch through Russia’s defensive lines.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said at a briefing on August 1 that Ukraine’s counteroffensive would continue to be a tough fight for Ukrainian forces, but the United States will continue to support Kyiv for as long as it takes.


Source: U.S. to announce new military aid package for Ukraine next week - Politico

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