US Provides Additional $4.7 Billion to Ukraine Including Armored Vehicles and Missiles

On November 25 last year, near the frontline in Bakhmut, Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian forces fired rockets from a Grad multiple rocket launcher towards Russian troops.
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On the 6th (local time), the United States announced an additional support package worth $3.75 billion (approximately 4.7 trillion KRW) for Ukraine, which is at war with Russia.

This budget includes not only direct weapons and material support for Ukraine but also funds for other European countries assisting Ukraine through weapon provision and other means.

First, the amount for direct weapons support is $2.85 billion (approximately 3.6 trillion KRW). For the first time, 50 Bradley armored vehicles, which have light tank-level combat capabilities, were included. These armored vehicles are used for infantry transport and are equipped with 25mm autocannons and TOW anti-tank missiles, earning them the nickname "tank killers."

Also included are 500 anti-tank missiles, 100 M113 armored personnel carriers, 55 mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs), 138 Humvees, the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), and ammunition for air defense systems.

Separately from the weapons support amount, $225 million (approximately 280 billion KRW) will be used for the modernization and long-term capacity building of the Ukrainian military.

In particular, the United States has also allocated $682 million (approximately 860 billion KRW) to assist European allies who are providing weapons to Ukraine.

White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre explained in a briefing, "The war has reached a critical point, and we must do everything we can to help Ukraine."

Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated in a press release, "This is the 28th weapons and equipment support package for Ukraine since August 2021," adding, "Since the Biden administration took office, the total support amount for Ukraine has reached $24.9 billion (approximately 31.3 trillion KRW)."

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