ALBAWABA - According to Reuters, which cited two U.S. officials, the US intends to announce a new $200 million military aid package to Ukraine. The new package is believed to include weapons for the Patriot air defense system and mine clearance equipment.
The U.S. authorities are currently working on a budget request to continue sending aid to Kyiv, according to representatives of the Biden administration.
It is noteworthy that the Pentagon found accounting irregularities in estimating the cost of the $6.2 billion in aid to Ukraine before releasing the new installment. This money is now being used as a separate fund to help Ukraine up until Congress approves a new, large financial aid package.
As previously mentioned, the Pentagon declared in May 2023 that it had incorrectly assessed the cost of weapons provided to Ukraine at inflated purchase costs. The mistake helped the Ukrainian side since it made it possible to move additional guns, equipment, and ammunition.
