U.S. committed more than $19.3B in security aid to Ukraine since Feb 24

Pentagon press secretary Brigadier General Pat Ryder said this at a briefing in Washington, Ukrinform reports.  

“Since 2014, the United States has committed approximately $22.1 billion in security assistance to Ukraine and more than $19.3 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked and brutal full scale invasion on February 24th,” he said.

He assured that to meet Ukraine's evolving battlefield requirements, the U.S. will continue “to work closely with our allies and partners to provide Ukraine with key capabilities and assistance, to include training.”

As Ukrinform reported, the United States on December 9 announced a new military aid package worth $275 million for Ukraine, which includes missiles for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), ammunition for artillery, as well as new capabilities to boost Ukraine's air defenses.

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