US to provide another $350 million in security assistance for Ukraine

The Biden administration has authorized an additional $350 million in security aid for Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Monday, CNN reports. 

The assistance includes “more ammunition for US-provided HIMARS and howitzers that Ukraine is using to defend itself, as well as ammunition for Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, HARM missiles, anti-tank weapons, riverine boats, and other equipment,” Blinken said in a statement.

According to the press release of the US Department of Defense the package contains: 

• Ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);

• 155mm artillery rounds;

• 25mm ammunition;

• High-speed Anti-radiation missiles (HARMs);

• 81mm and 60mm mortar systems and mortar rounds;

• AT-4 anti-armor weapon systems;

• Grenade launchers, small arms, and associated ammunition;

• Demolition munitions and equipment for obstacle clearing;

• Mine clearing equipment;

• Heavy fuel tankers;

• Thermal imagery systems, optics, and laser rangefinders; 

• Riverine patrol boats; 

• Testing and diagnostic equipment to support vehicle maintenance and repair; 

• Spare parts and other field equipment.

“To meet Ukraine’s evolving battlefield requirements, the United States will continue to work with its Allies and partners to provide Ukraine with key capabilities,” the statement said.

Blinken on Monday also reiterated that the US will stand with Ukraine “for as long as it takes.”

“Russia alone could end its war today,” he said. “Until Russia does, we will stand united with Ukraine for as long as it takes,” the Secretary of State added.