Kiev’s air defense capabilities remain an absolute priority for the United States and its allies. This was expressed by a senior representative of the US Department of Defense. Web site Pentagon.
The text shows that Ukraine is trying to prevent the Russian Federation from causing further damage to the country’s infrastructure. It is stated that Ukraine’s energy system is currently under attack.
Temperatures are expected to drop below zero degrees this week. After the Russian attacks, millions of Ukrainians lost their electricity, which also affected people’s provision of water, transportation and much more.
The Pentagon believes that Russian attacks pose a danger to Ukrainian nuclear power plants. “Russia shows no signs of mitigating attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure,” the US military said.
As Ukraine’s air defense needs increase, the United States, its allies and partners are sending funds to the country and helping train the Armed Forces how to use these defense systems.
The US has sent thousands of Stinger air defense systems to Ukraine and has also sent advanced air defense systems. There are two NASAMS operating in Ukraine that have “proven to be largely successful”, according to US and Ukrainian officials. They will continue to be supplied.
The United States and its partners sent millions of rounds of small arms ammunition, heavy weapons and spare parts for various weapon systems, as well as equipment against the cold to Kiev. The US is also sending high-speed anti-radar missiles, 150 HMMWVs and over 100 light tactical vehicles.
The United States has provided more than $19 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since February 24.
“We will continue to consult closely with Ukraine and, in coordination with our allies and partners, offer Ukraine an opportunity to counter Russia,” the official said.
Before the Pentagon busy the search for new opportunities for the delivery of weapons by combat drones.