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- United States pledges $250 million weapons package for Ukraine (newsbreak.com)
On September 6th, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a new commitment of $250 million in weapons, supplies, and equipment to Ukraine.
This pledge comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attended the seventh Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Germany.
This latest package, issued under Presidential Drawdown Authority, includes air defense missiles, rocket system munitions, artillery, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons. Additionally, it features small arms ammunition, patrol boats, maritime training equipment, spare parts, and other miscellaneous items.
The announcement coincides with reports from Ukraine confirming three fatalities and 51 injuries due to overnight Russian drone, missile, and artillery attacks across extensive areas of the country.
This marks the 65th instance of U.S. equipment being supplied to Ukraine since August 2021 under the Presidential Drawdown Authority. Secretary Austin emphasized the unity among the 50 nations supporting Ukraine. He assured Zelensky that efforts to bolster support for Ukraine would intensify.
Austin remarked on the dynamic situation, noting Ukraine’s progress on the battlefield and operations in Russia’s Kursk region, putting Russia on the defensive. He also acknowledged recent weapon contributions from Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Italy, highlighting the U.S.’s $4 billion security aid since the last meeting in June.
Austin stated the group’s focus on Ukraine’s critical needs, including air defense, artillery, and armored units. He praised the Air Force Coalition for delivering Ukraine’s first batch of F-16 fighter jets in August.
“The newly announced armament package will rapidly deploy the necessary capabilities to meet Ukraine’s evolving needs, ensuring prompt delivery during this conflict,” said Austin.
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