The United States on Friday announced $125 million in new military aid for Kiev.
Washington:
The United States on Friday announced $125 million in new military aid for Kiev, as Ukrainian forces advance a surprise offensive inside Russian territory.
The aid package underscores “our unwavering commitment to (Ukraine) as it continues to fight Russian aggression,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the aid would be withdrawn from American arsenals and “includes air defense interceptors, ammunition for rocket and artillery systems, multi-mission radars and anti-tank weapons.”
The equipment “will help Ukraine protect its troops, its people and its cities from Russian attacks and strengthen its capabilities on the front lines,” he said in a statement.
The United States has been a major military supporter of Ukraine, committing more than $55 billion in arms, ammunition and other security aid since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
The latest aid announcement comes as Kiev’s troops launch an attack on Russia’s western Kursk region – a surprise offensive that appears to be the most significant attack on Russian soil since Moscow launched its invasion of its neighbor.
Kirby said the United States is “in contact with our Ukrainian counterparts and we are working to get a better understanding of what they are doing, what their goals are, what their strategy is.”
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