U.S. President Joe Biden announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine on Independence Day, including air defense missiles, counter-drone equipment, anti-armor missiles, and ammunition for frontline soldiers.
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I am proud we will announce a new package of military aid for Ukraine today.
U.S. President Joe Biden held a call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 23 and announced a new aid package on the eve of the Independence Day of Ukraine.
The package would include air defense missiles, counter-drone equipment and anti-armor missiles, ammunition for front-line soldiers, and mobile rocket systems.
The package contained HIMARS missiles, Javelins, anti-armor weaponry, counter-drone and counter-electronic systems, anti-tank missiles, and 155 mm and 105 mm artillery shells.
The new package would also include ambulances, small arms ammunition, demolitions equipment, and medical equipment.
US President Joe Biden announced a new military assistance package for Ukraine following a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on August 23.
USA announced new military aid package to Ukraine including air defense missiles and ammunition on August 23
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