Live updates: U.S. giving Ukraine US$300M more in military gear
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What's happening in Ukraine: The U.S. Defense Department says it is providing an additional US$300 million in military equipment to Ukrainian forces defending the country from Russian troops.
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The U.S. Defense Department says it is providing an additional US$300 million in military equipment to Ukrainian forces defending the country from Russian troops.
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said in a statement Friday evening that the gear in the new package includes laser-guided rocket systems, unmanned aircraft, armored vehicles, night vision devices and ammunition. Also included are medical supplies, field equipment and spare parts.
Kirby said the new package "represents the beginning of a contracting process to provide new capabilities" to Ukraine, rather than delivering equipment drawn from U.S. military stockpiles.
