The United States announced this on Wednesday send new military aid Ukrainewhen that country prepares for a counter-offensive against the Russian invasion.

That’s what the White House said the package contains ammunition for the HIMARS multiple missile system and artillery shellsindicating that the Pentagon will provide more details.

“As part of our ongoing efforts to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s brutal invasion,” the mission “will carry more ammunition for HIMARS missile systems and anti-armour systems supplied by USAas well as additional artillery shellsUS Executive Branch spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters.

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The United States is leading an effort by NATO and other allied countries to supply Ukraine with weapons. and equipment to repel the Russian attack that began in February 2022.

This announcement coincides with Ukraine’s receipt of its first US Patriot air defense systems and French AMX-10 light battle tanks. In addition to the Patriot systems, Western countries plan to supply Kiev with tanks, particularly to help it launch a counter-offensive in the coming months with the aim of retaking occupied territories in the east and south.

Moscow has denounced Washington’s interventionismpointing out that NATO, led by rival America, is waging a proxy war against Russia in Ukraine.