Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said at a briefing that the new $1.2 billion US aid package for Ukraine is not related to Kiev’s immediate plans. It has been reported DEA News.
According to Ryder, US aid does not ensure immediate release of ammunition and equipment from warehouses. The Pentagon spokesperson also explained that the next step in the support process will be to consider additional opportunities for the United States to provide funding to respond to Ukraine’s long-term needs.
The Pentagon has previously reported allocation A $1.2 billion military aid package to Ukraine under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. Additional air defense systems included equipment for integrating Western air defense launchers with Ukrainian air defense systems, anti-drone ammunition, 155 mm artillery shells, as well as “commercial satellite imaging services” and “training, technical service and life support”.
On May 3, the US army also reported The allocation of a $300 million military aid package to Kiev, which includes ammunition for HIMARS rocket launchers, Hydra 70 missiles, artillery shells and anti-tank systems.