U.S. Secretary of State announces over $700 Million in new aid for Ukraine
Source: Interfax – Ukraine
During his visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new aid package for Ukraine exceeding $700 million.
Speaking at a press conference after his talks with Zelenskyy, Blinken revealed that Washington will allocate $325 to help restore Ukraine’s energy and power infrastructure. He also spoke about plans to come up with additional support from G7+ countries during an upcoming Energy Coordination Group meeting in the coming weeks.
The US will also provide $290 million in new humanitarian aid to secure clean drinking water, food, shelter, and medical supplies for those affected by the war.
Finally, the US top diplomat who arrived in Ukraine with the British foreign secretary, announced $102 million in additional funding for humanitarian demining efforts, which will help clear the landmines and unexploded ordnance left behind by Russian forces across Ukraine.
Five armored vehicles “Kozak” have received a new mission – thanks to the support of Metinvest, they have been upgraded to full-fledged command and staff vehicles. These upgraded vehicles are now operating on the front line.
A kamikaze drone flies directly toward an armored personnel carrier. But instead of penetrating the hull, it explodes on a steel screen. The crew survives. This is the new reality for Ukrainian forces, who have received enhanced protection thanks to the Metinvest project within “Steel Front of Rinat Akhmetov”.
To commemorate the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, “Bukvy” has compiled data on the largest donors supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among them there are charitable foundations and businesses. The list includes, in particular, foundations that provide assistance exclusively from their own resources, without fundraising (such as SCM by Rinat Akhmetov, Epicenter, etc.).
In just 1.5 months, Ukrainian specialists have created an innovative protective shell for the control modules of anti-aircraft missile systems (AMS) Patriot and Iris-T SLM. This development was another step in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, aimed at protecting key elements of the air defense system from debris damage.
Military serviceman of the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine with the call sign “Paradox” is the crew commander of the American M113 armored personnel carrier. He is a master at using it and is constantly improving, because the legionnaire’s skills are tested every day in battle. You have to drive to the front lines, often under artillery fire and drone attacks.