The American aid package, now signed into law by US President Joe Biden, comes at a time when Ukrainian soldiers are rationing a fistful of bullets per day to hold off Russian forces who are desperate to make progress before aid arrives.
After months of delay, a large majority in the US House of Representatives approved $60.0bn to support the Ukrainian military in its effort to defend its territory against Russia’s illegal invasion.
This aid will supply Ukrainian forces with the ammunition they need into the next year when some analysts believe Ukraine may have another opportunity to launch another counteroffensive.
Within the $60bn package, $48.3bn comes from the US Department of Defense, of which $34.2bn is expected to support operation and maintenance efforts.
Otherwise, $13.3bn will go towards the procurement of ammunition, missiles, and other items critical to Ukraine’s defence.
Much of this aid will help to replenish US weapons stockpiles, and in many cases will lead the US to acquire more advanced systems.
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