The Pentagon has announced a new commitment of $1.2 billion in military aid for Ukraine. The package includes air-defense systems to help Ukrainian forces defend against a near-constant barrage of Russian strikes.
Ukrainian gunmen fire a US made M777 howitzer from their position on the front line in Kharkiv region, August 1, 2022, amid Russia's military invasion launched on Ukraine.The Pentagon on Tuesday announced a new commitment of $1.2 billion in military aid forThe package includes air-defense systems to help Ukrainian forces defend against a near-constant barrage of Russian strikes.
At the same time, Ryder confirmed Ukrainian forces thwarted the Russian Kinzhal missile using an American-made Patriot system when asked during the briefing with reporters. Because the process involves defense contracts and, when not already on shelves, the need to build the requested items, it can take months or years before it reaches Ukraine.
"The United States will continue to work with our allies and our partners to provide Ukraine with capabilities to meet its immediate battlefield needs and longer term security assistance requirements," Ryder said. Ukrainian gunmen ready to fire a US made M777 howitzer from their position on the front line in Kharkiv region, August 1, 2022, amid Russia's military invasion launched on Ukraine.MORE: Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
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