White House spokesperson Anna Kelly confirmed that shipments of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine have been suspended due to the depletion of U.S. stockpiles in recent years.
That’s according to NBC News, as reported by Ukrinform.
“This decision was made to put America’s interests first following a DOD review of our nation’s military support and assistance to other countries across the globe. The strength of the United States Armed Forces remains unquestioned — just ask Iran,” she stated.
The Defense Department did not respond to a request for comment.
According to the publication’s sources in Congress and the Department of Defense, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth has ordered a suspension of missile and ammunition shipments to Ukraine due to growing concerns over the depletion of the U.S. military’s own stockpiles.
Informed sources report that the weapons being delayed include dozens of Patriot interceptors that can defend against incoming Russian missiles, thousands of 155 mm high explosive Howitzer munitions, more than 100 Hellfire missiles, more than 250 precision-guided missile systems known as GMLRS and dozens each of Stinger surface-to-air missiles, AIM air-to-air missiles and grenade launchers.
As previously reported by Ukrinform, the Pentagon has suspended deliveries of certain air defense missiles and other precision-guided munitions to Ukraine amid concerns that U.S. weapons stockpiles could be significantly diminished.
Speaking at a press conference following the NATO summit in The Hague, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would consider supplying Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, which, in his words, needs them more than anything else.
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Source: White House confirms halt in ammunition and missile deliveries to Ukraine
