The Pentagon has announced that it is providing Ukraine with an additional $425 million in military assistance, marking the 69th tranche of U.S. military equipment sent to Kyiv since mid-2021.
The Department of Defense (DOD) said in a Nov. 1 press release that the latest package includes air defense interceptors, munitions for artillery systems, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons, bringing the total value of military aid Washington has provided to Kyiv to around $60 billion.
The aid package, funded through Presidential Drawdown Authority, reflects the Biden administration’s ongoing commitment to backing Ukraine in its effort to counter Russia’s invasion. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said during during his visit to Kyiv last week that more help would soon be on its way….