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US announces $275M military aid package for Ukraine

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Kurt M. Campbell Deputy Secretary of State | Official Website

The United States has announced a new military assistance package for Ukraine, valued at $275 million. This aid is part of the security assistance surge that President Biden announced on September 26. The package includes a variety of weapons and equipment from Department of Defense stocks under the Presidential Drawdown Authority.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stated, "As part of the surge in security assistance that President Biden announced on September 26, the United States is providing another significant package of urgently needed weapons and equipment to our Ukrainian partners as they defend against Russia’s ongoing attacks."

The aid comprises ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm and 105mm artillery ammunition, 81mm and 60mm mortar rounds, electrical equipment for F-16 support, Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missiles, Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) protective equipment, non-persistent anti-personnel landmines, small arms and training equipment. It also includes demolitions equipment and munitions along with spare parts, ancillary equipment, services, training, and transportation.

Blinken emphasized the commitment to supporting Ukraine by saying: "We will continue to provide Ukraine the support it needs to succeed on the battlefield and prevail in its defense against Russia’s aggression."

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