U.S. announces new $775-million Ukraine weapons package
The Hindu
The package includes missiles for the Himars systems that have permitted Ukrainian forces to strike Russian command centers and munitions depots far behind the front lines
The U.S. Defense Department on August 19 announced a new $775-million package of defense equipment and ammunition for Ukraine, including various types of missiles, artillery and mine-clearing systems.
The package includes more precision-guided missiles for the Himars systems that have permitted Ukrainian forces to strike Russian command centers and munitions depots far behind the front lines, and more anti-armor weapons including TOW missiles and Javelin systems.
It also includes Scan Eagle surveillance drones, high-speed anti-radiation (HARM) missiles that hone in on ground-based radar systems, and 105mm howitzers along with 36,000 artillery rounds for them.
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“We want to make sure that Ukraine has a steady stream of ammunition to meet its needs, and that’s what we’re doing with this package,” a senior U.S. defense official told reporters.
The official said Ukraine’s forces have made good use of the now 19 packages of arms the United States has provided since Moscow invaded on February 24, helping them blunt the advance of Russian forces.
“You are seeing a complete and total lack of progress by the Russians on the battlefield,” the official said, speaking to reporters on grounds of anonymity.
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