It comes ahead of a planned offensive by Ukraine against invading Russian forces. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON - The United States on Wednesday announced a new US$300 million military aid package for Ukraine that features a slew of ammunition ahead ofThe package “includes additional ammunition for US-provided Himars , additional howitzers, artillery and mortar rounds, and anti-armour capabilities that Ukraine is using to push back against Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression,” the Defence Department said, in a statement.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre cited “extensive work by the US government over the past few months to fulfill Ukraine’s request ahead of its planned counter-offensive.” The United States has provided more than US$35.7 billion in security assistance for Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in late February 2022. AFP
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