US President Joe Biden will announce a new military aid package to Ukraine on September 21 that will include air defense systems, US National Security Deputy Jake Sullivan said in a briefing. TASS.
“Biden will announce today a new military aid package that includes significant air defense capabilities,” he said.
These systems will “help Ukraine strengthen its defenses ahead of a winter” that Sullivan said would be harsh. A representative of the US President stated that in winter Russian troops may continue attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Ukraine will also receive ammunition for HIMARS MLRS, anti-tank guns, artillery shells and “large volume” dual-use DPICM ammunition.
According to Biden, Washington will not transfer ATACMS tactical missiles to Kiev for now, but the US leadership will evaluate the possibility of such deliveries in the future.
Meanwhile, a group of 23 congressmen and six U.S. senators spoke He is against the allocation of $24 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Previously Netherlands and Denmark approvedThe USA approved the sending of F-16 warplanes to Ukraine.
Source: Gazeta
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