USA announces new $400 mln package of military assistance for Ukraine

KYIV. March 3 (Interfax-Ukraine) – The United States of America has announced another package of military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $400 million, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.

"Pursuant to a delegation of authority from President Biden, I am authorizing our 33rd drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine since August 2021, valued at $400 million," Blinken said in a statement posted on the official website of the U.S. State Department on Friday.

"This military assistance package includes more ammunition for U.S.-provided HIMARS and howitzers, which Ukraine is using so effectively to defend itself, as well as ammunition for Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges, demolitions munitions and equipment, and other maintenance, training, and support," Blinken’s statement reads.

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