Biden admin to send $400 million more to Ukraine in military aid

The Pentagon announced it will send $400 million in new military aid to Ukraine as it continues to battle Russian forces.

It will be led by a three-star-level senior officer and have about 300 personnel who will monitor the weapons assistance and training programs, U.S. Army Europe spokesman Col. Martin O'Donnell said. Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com.

The $400 million includes contracts for 1,100 Phoenix Ghost drones, funding to refurbish 45 tanks and an additional 40 riverine boats, among other systems, the Pentagon said. The Phoenix Ghost drone is an armed "kamikaze drone" that explodes on contact with its target.