U.S. Finalizes $250M Military Aid Package for Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukrainian forces hold defensive positions as country ramps up drone production, while President Zelenskiy seeks further aid from Congress.

• The U.S. has announced the final drawdown of weapons and military equipment for Ukraine from U.S. stockpiles under existing presidential authorization, totaling $250 million.
• The aid package includes air-defense munitions, additional ammunition for High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155 mm and 105 mm artillery ammunition, and anti-armor munitions.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently visited Washington to discuss Ukraine's needs as further assistance will require an agreement in Congress.
• The Ukrainian military reported 49 combat clashes along the front line, with Russian forces carrying out 67 air strikes and firing 12 rocket salvos at Ukrainian troop positions and populated areas.
• Ukraine's minister of strategic industry announced that long-range drones are now being mass produced in the country, including a new version of a Ukrainian-made drone that can fly as far as 1,100 kilometers.

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