US to send new weapons package worth $300 million for Ukraine

WASHINGTON – The United States will send a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $300 million, President Joe Biden’s administration said.

“This package provides up to $300 million of arms and equipment under previously directed draw downs for Ukraine. Capabilities provided in today’s package include Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), artillery shells, anti-tank weapons, demolitions, and small arms ammunition and spare parts and other ancillary equipment,” according to a statement issued by the US State Department on Wednesday.

“The coalition of more than 50 countries we have assembled continues to provide critical support for Ukraine’s forces. We look forward to providing additional US support,” it added.

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