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Biden Administration Announces $500M Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Including HIMARS Ammunition and HARMs

Dec 13, 2024, 02:20 AM

The Biden administration has announced a new $500 million military aid package for Ukraine, marking the 72nd tranche of support since August 2021. This package includes critical ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARMs), drones, armored vehicles, and equipment to protect against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. The aid is intended to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities as it faces ongoing Russian aggression, particularly in the Donbas region where Russian forces have made significant territorial gains. This announcement comes as part of a broader effort by the U.S. to provide Ukraine with the necessary tools to withstand the Russian invasion, with the Biden administration committed to supporting Ukraine until the end of its term.