Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported on Twitter about receiving the first batch of additional military assistance from the United States to ensure the country’s security. The states promised Kiev money and various equipment.
The defense department explained that in addition to the previously agreed amount of $ 250 million, Ukraine should receive medical equipment, weapons, ammunition, precision weapons and radar surveillance equipment for another $ 60 million. Cargoes are delivered in several consignments, one of which arrived on October 10th.
“The provision of additional security assistance from the United States government to the Armed Forces of Ukraine is another testament to the inviolable strategic partnership between our states,” the statement said.
Earlier it became known that the United States will supply Ukraine with six patrol boats worth about $ 85 million. The assembly of the Mark VI boats is expected to be completed in 2025. The contract concerns the design, construction and equipment of six Mark VI patrol boats and possibly two additional ones.