US Announces $988M Aid for Ukraine with HIMARS Ammo, Drones Before Trump's Inauguration

Dec 7, 2024, 09:39 PM

The United States has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine valued at $988 million, as part of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). This package, which will be funded through the procurement of new weapons and equipment, includes ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), missiles, drones, and other military support. The announcement, made by the Pentagon, comes as the Biden administration aims to accelerate its support to Kyiv before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. The aid package is intended to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities amidst ongoing conflict, with the costs borne by US taxpayers.