US to Announce $275 Million Military Aid Package for Ukraine
New aid includes artillery, precision munitions, and vehicles as Ukraine faces intensified Russian assaults in Kharkiv.
- This will be the fourth aid installment since the recent foreign aid bill was passed.
- The package features 155mm artillery shells, HIMARS, and recovery vehicles for disabled tanks.
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized ongoing support amid challenging battlefield conditions.
- The aid utilizes Presidential Drawdown Authority for expedited delivery from US stockpiles.
- Total US military assistance to Ukraine now approaches $51 billion since February 2022.