US DoD to send $175 mil military aid package to Kiev
This package marks the first time in which the US has supplied Kiev with the controversial armor-piercing munition for the Abrams tanks.
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A Ukrainian soldier in front of an Armored Personal Carrier near Bakhmut, Donetsk, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. (AP)
The Pentagon announced on Wednesday a comprehensive security assistance package valued at up to $175 million for Ukraine, Reuters reported.
It's notable that this package includes the provision of depleted uranium armor-piercing ammunition for Abrams tanks, marking the first time the United States has sent such controversial armor-piercing munitions to Kiev.
These ammunition rounds, renowned for their capability to neutralize armored targets, would constitute a crucial component of the impending military aid package destined for Ukraine.
Alongside the depleted uranium ammunition, the Pentagon's package includes a diverse array of military support, encompassing anti-armor systems, tactical air navigation systems, and additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS).
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Earlier this month, Ukraine's Defense Minister, Oleksii Reznikov, revealed that Western allies have provided approximately $100 billion worth of military aid since the Ukraine war began in February 2022.
He emphasized that over $50 billion of these supplies came from the United States alone. Reznikov explained that the aid included weaponry, equipment, ammunition, and more.
Western support for Ukraine started with lighter arms and training but has expanded to include heavier weaponry, with Ukraine's request for fighter jets and training for them being approved recently.
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