The United States has announced additional security assistance package to support Ukraine's fight against Russia.
Announcing the latest round of US military package, the Department of Defense said the package, worth $1.2 billion, is mainly aimed at bolstering Ukraine's air defenses and sustain its artillery ammunition needs.
"This USAI package underscores the continued U.S. commitment to meeting Ukraine's most urgent requirements by committing critical near-term capabilities, such as air defense systems and munitions, while also building the capacity of Ukraine's Armed Forces to defend its territory and deter Russian aggression over the long term," Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said at a news conference.
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