US Sending $2.6 Billion , in Weapons to Ukraine , Ahead of Counteroffensive.
On April 5, the Pentagon said that the United States plans to supply weapons to Ukraine regardless of the cost, ahead of an expected spring counteroffensive.
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'Newsweek' reports that Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters that an additional $2.6 billion in weapons are headed to Kyiv.
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'Newsweek' reports that Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters that an additional $2.6 billion in weapons are headed to Kyiv.
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The news comes as Ukrainian troops continue to defend the Donbas and prepare for offensive operations amid Russia's ongoing attacks.
The news comes as Ukrainian troops continue to defend the Donbas and prepare for offensive operations amid Russia's ongoing attacks.
We're giving the Ukrainians what they need right now on the battlefield, no matter the expense, as you can see from our commitment.
And we're going to continue to do that.
, Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, via 'Newsweek'.
We're giving the Ukrainians what they need right now on the battlefield, no matter the expense, as you can see from our commitment.
And we're going to continue to do that.
, Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, via 'Newsweek'.
The president, the secretary have said we're with Ukraine for as long as it takes, and so we're going to keep providing them the capabilities that they need, Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, via 'Newsweek'.
The president, the secretary have said we're with Ukraine for as long as it takes, and so we're going to keep providing them the capabilities that they need, Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the shipment of arms to Ukraine will be drawn from U.S. stockpiles, including ammunition for HIMARS, air defense interceptors and artillery shells.
'Newsweek' reports that the shipment of arms to Ukraine will be drawn from U.S. stockpiles, including ammunition for HIMARS, air defense interceptors and artillery shells.
According to Singh, the shipment will also include new weapons to counter drones, which have impacted the front lines under Russian bombardment.
We are seeing the increasing use of Iranian-made drones and the shipment of those drones to Russia.
We're seeing Russia employing them on the battlefield, Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, via 'Newsweek'.
We are seeing the increasing use of Iranian-made drones and the shipment of those drones to Russia.
We're seeing Russia employing them on the battlefield, Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, via 'Newsweek'.
The U.S. is also in the process of delivering M1 Abrams tanks, with the Pentagon expressing hopes to deploy the advanced weapon system by the end of 2023.
The U.S. is also in the process of delivering M1 Abrams tanks, with the Pentagon expressing hopes to deploy the advanced weapon system by the end of 2023
