US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on September 8, 2022, said that US President Joe Biden approved a new package of US aid to Ukraine in the amount of about 675 million dollars. The President’s Office of Ukraine has already reacted to the new support from the United States.
Source: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak
According to Austin, the United States recently allocated another $6.3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. And yesterday [on September 7- ed.], Joe Biden approved another tranche of US aid to Ukraine in the amount of up to 675 million dollars.
The new package, according to US Defense Secretary, includes more high-precision GMLRS rounds for HIMARS, 105 mm howitzers, artillery ammunition, HARM anti-radar missiles, Humvee automobiles, anti-tank weapons, small arms and more.
“Now, we’re seeing the demonstrable success of our common efforts on the battlefield. And every day, we see the resolve of the allies and partners worldwide who are helping Ukraine resist Russia’s illegal, imperial, and indefensible war of conquest. And we must evolve as the fight evolves,” concluded US Defense Secretary.
The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, thanked the United States for the new assistance.
“The US will provide Ukraine with a new package of “military aid”worth 675 million dollars. Thank you allies,” Yermak wrote on his Telegram channel.
In addition, US President Joe Biden will hold a meeting with allies on further steps to support Ukraine. The meeting will be held in video format on September 8, 2022.
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