“The first batch of M270 missile systems has arrived in Ukraine,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov told Reuters.

Earlier, a senior U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) official announced “a new $400 million package of U.S. military assistance to Ukraine”, explaining that “the new package includes 4 Hymars launchers, bringing the total amount allocated to Ukraine from those systems.” 12 systems. He also indicated that “the package includes 3 tactical vehicles and 1,000 new, more accurate and effective 155 mm artillery shells”, denying “the validity of Russia’s claims that it destroyed one of the Hymars launchers “.

Last month, US President Joe Biden announced a new military aid package for Ukraine that includes HIMARS light mobile rocket launchers. “With additional funding for Ukraine, which Congress has overwhelmingly approved with bipartisan support, the United States can continue to supply Ukraine with more weapons,” he said.