US Allocates US$200 Million of Military Aid for Ukraine
John Kirby, White House National Security Communications Advisor, announced at a briefing on 29 July that the US will be providing Ukraine with an additional military aid package valued at US$200 million. The package includes air defense systems, artillery ammunition for HIMARS multiple-launch rocket systems, mortar ammunition, and anti-tank missiles Javelin. Kirby mentioned that the armament will be transferred directly from the US army’s storages. Additionally, the Pentagon will supply Ukraine with air defense means, weapons for long-range strikes, and anti-tank armament through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).