US announces US$2.1 bil more military assistance for UkraineThe US Department of Defense announced an additional US$2.1 billion in security assistance for Ukraine on Friday, including air defence and ammunition capabilities, amid signs that Kyiv had begun its long-awaited counteroffensive against Russia.
The package includes additional munitions for Patriot air defence systems, Raytheon HAWK air defence systems and missiles, 105mm and 203mm artillery rounds, small AeroVironment drones that can be launched by hand, laser-guided rocket system munitions and support for training and maintenance, the Defense Department said.