The United States has declared another military assistance package of $2.5 billion for Ukraine to fight against Russian aggression, taking the total US military assistance to $27.5 billion.
Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said "This assistance package will provide Ukraine with hundreds of additional armoured vehicles, including Stryker armoured personnel carriers, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, and High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled vehicles."
The package also includes crucial more munitions for NASAMS that the United States has previously delivered, more Avenger air defence systems, additional surface-to-air missiles, and additional air defence support for Ukraine, he said.
It also contains night vision devices, small arms and ammunition, and other items to support Ukraine as it bravely defends its people, sovereignty and territorial integrity, Blinken said in a statement.
“This package, which includes USD 2.5 billion, will raise the total amount of US military aid provided to Ukraine since the administration's start to an extraordinary USD 27.5 billion," he said.
"Additionally, the United States keeps urging people around the world to help Ukraine. We have witnessed outstanding comradely from our allies and partners, especially in today's Ukraine Defence Contact Group, and we salute the more than 50 nations that have united to provide Ukraine with significant financial help," he added.