Details emerge of new US military aid package to Ukraine worth US$200 million
Pravda Ukraine
A new US$200 million package of US military aid to Ukraine may be announced as early as Wednesday on the sidelines of the 16th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (Ramstein-format meeting).
Source: Carla Babb, a Voice of America journalist, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Babb said the new US military aid package will include AIM-9 and TOW missiles, ammunition for HIMARS systems, precision-guided aircraft munitions, and 155mm and 105mm artillery projectiles.
Furthermore, it is expected to contain equipment to fight drones, AT4 anti-tank grenade launchers, ammunition for small arms and much more.
#BREAKING #PDA48 for #Ukraine expected as soon as Wednesday for up to $200 million in more military aid. Will include:
AIM-9 missiles
Counter-drone equipment
GMLRS for #HIMARS
155mm & 105mm rounds
Precision aerial munitions
TOW missiles
AT4s
Small arms ammo
Demo munitions— Carla Babb (@CarlaBabbVOA) October 10, 2023
This aid package will be covered by funds that the Pentagon saved due to an accounting error. It allows for weapons and ammunition to be sent to Kyiv despite the exclusion of new aid to Ukraine from the stopgap spending bill passed by the House of Representatives last weekend to avert a shutdown.
Background:
- Earlier, the Pentagon reported that the US Congress should approve additional funding to enable the US to simultaneously provide the necessary military assistance to Israel and Ukraine.
- Over the weekend, Western media reported that the US President’s Administration is seeking to secure up to US$100 billion for Ukraine through the Congress.
Read also: Crisis That Must Be Averted: How Europe Is Preparing for Possible Cut in US Military Aid
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