Now it is necessary to transfer not hundreds of HIMARS systems to Ukraine, but to provide it with a continuous supply of ammunition to them. This was stated by Pentagon Deputy Chairman Colin Kahl,
KYIV. UkraineGate . 9. August . 2022 | Political News .
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“In our estimation, the Ukrainians are doing well with the number of systems, and in fact the priority right now is to ensure a continuous flow of these GMLRS. The same goes for the M777 howitzers, where we have indeed delivered a very large number of systems. As with allies and partners, the priority right now is to ensure the Ukrainians ammunition so that they can continue the fight,” Kal said.
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On August 8, the USA announced the provision of a new military aid package to Ukraine, which includes:
• ammunition for HIMARS;
• 75 thousand shells for 155-mm artillery;
• 20 mortar systems of 120-mm caliber and 20 thousand shells for them;
• ammunition for NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems;
• 1000 Javelin and hundreds of AT4 grenade launchers;
• Claymore anti-personnel mines;
• C-4 explosives, explosive charges and equipment;
• 50 armored medical vehicles and medical equipment.
Kuleba stated that the new US military aid package testifies to the high level of trust between Zelenskyi and Biden.
Source: Ukrgate
