Ukraine To Get More U.S. Military Aid As War With Russia Drags On
Biden administration to send $2.98B in security assistance to Ukraine, bringing total U.S. aid commitment to $27.9B since Russia's invasion.
Aid includes:
- 155mm artillery rounds
- HIMARS with Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS)
- NASAMS surface-to-air missile systems
- 1,000 Javelin anti-tank missiles
- 4,000 AT4 anti-armor systems
- 50 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles (MRAPs)
- 5,000 anti-armor rockets
- 200,000 rounds of small-arms ammunition
- Personal protective equipment (helmets, body armor, first aid kits)
The Biden administration has announced that it is sending Ukraine an additional $2.98 billion in security assistance, which will include more HIMARS and other advanced weaponry, as the war with Russia grinds into its eighth month.
The new aid package, which was announced by the Pentagon on Friday, brings the total U.S. commitment to Ukraine to $27.9 billion since the Russian invasion began in February. The U.S. assistance has been critical in Ukraine's success in defending itself against Russia's unprovoked invasion.
Bruce Jones, a senior fellow at Brookings, said the assistance is not only about getting the Ukrainians the equipment they need but also about deterring Russia and shoring up NATO's eastern flank.
The new aid package will include HIMARS, an advanced mobile artillery system that has been very effective against Russian forces. The U.S. has already provided Ukraine with 16 HIMARS systems, and the new package will bring the total to 20.
The aid package will also include NASAMS, a medium-range air defense system that is capable of shooting down drones, aircraft, and cruise missiles. The U.S. has already provided Ukraine with two NASAMS systems, and the new package will bring the total to four.
The aid package also includes 50 MRAPs, which are heavily armored vehicles that are designed to protect troops from roadside bombs and other explosions. The U.S. has already provided Ukraine with 250 MRAPs, and the new package will bring the total to 300.
The new aid package is a sign that the U.S. remains committed to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia. The U.S. has been Ukraine's largest provider of military aid, and the new package will help Ukraine to continue to defend itself against Russian aggression.
The war in Ukraine is the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. The war has caused a humanitarian crisis, and it has also had a significant impact on the global economy.
The U.S. and its allies have imposed sanctions on Russia in an effort to pressure Russia to end the war. The sanctions have had a significant impact on the Russian economy, but they have not yet forced Russia to change its behavior.
The U.S. is also providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The U.S. has provided Ukraine with more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid, and the U.S. is also providing support to Ukrainian refugees.
