ATACMS missiles included in new US aid package for Ukraine
The long-range ATACMS missiles are part of a new US military aid package to Ukraine announced on 24 April, just after the law on supplementary funding for US allies came into force.
Source: AP and Politico with reference to sources; European Pravda
Details: The media outlets do not provide details on the number or range of ATACMS included in the new US$1 billion package. However, this confirms previous media reports that these weapons will be transferred to Ukraine.
It has also emerged that Ukraine received ATACMS as part of a previous US$300 million military aid package announced in March and has already used them against Russian targets in temporarily occupied Crimea and Zaporizhzhia Oblast at least twice.
Background:
- On 24 April, US President Joe Biden signed legislation enacted by Congress that offers about US$61 billion in new military and economic aid to Ukraine, as well as help to other US allies.
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