Why it matters: While members of Congress question the speed with which the Pentagon supports Ukraine’s war effort, the Department of Defense has sent out a newsletter to the Capitol detailing not only what happened – but also how quickly. Between the lines: According to the document, which was distributed on Thursday, the Biden government has provided $ 2.4 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since taking office. That includes $ 1.7 billion since Russia invaded on February 24. The report:
Over 1,400 Stinger anti-aircraft systems. Over 5,000 Javelin anti-thoracic systems. Over 7,000 other anti-shield systems. Hundreds of regular Switchblade unmanned aerial systems. More than 7,000 small arms. More than 50 million rounds of ammunition, which is said to be highly coveted by the Ukrainian army for Russian meetings near it. 45,000 sets of armor and helmets. Laser guided missile systems. Unmanned aerial vehicles Puma. Four anti-aircraft and anti-drone airborne surveillance radars. Four conflicting radar systems. High mobility multi-purpose armored wheeled vehicles. Night vision devices, thermal imaging systems and optics. Regular secure communication systems. Commercial satellite imagery services. Explosive ordnance disposal protective equipment. Medical supplies, including first aid kits.
What they say: “The government is working around the clock to meet Ukraine’s priority requests for security assistance, delivering weapons from US stockpiles when available and facilitating the delivery of weapons by allies and partners when their systems best suit their needs.” Of Ukraine. “states the prospectus.
“All the anti-tank and anti-aircraft systems from the two security assistance packages approved by the president in March have been delivered.”
. Go deeper: Read the newsletter below or via this link.
