This is the largest aid package the US has given Ukraine since the start of the war. It includes, among other things, several missiles that can help the Ukrainian soldiers to attack Russian forces behind the front lines. That is what the news agency AFP writes. – This package provides a significant amount of additional ammunition, weapons and equipment – which the Ukrainian people use so effectively to defend their country, writes the Ministry of Defense in a press release. Ammunition and medical equipment The USA provides, among other things, more ammunition for HIMARS, which is a mobile rocket system. Ukraine is said to have used this weapon to put the Antonivskyj bridge out of action. The bridge crosses the Dnipro River in Kherson, and was used by Russian forces to send supplies from Crimea to Kherson. Now, however, the bridge is not safe to use. Ukraine is also getting 1,000 new anti-tank missiles of the Javelin type, which is an American weapon that can destroy armored vehicles. Estonian soldiers practice with the Javelin, which consists of a tube with the missile itself and a control part. After use, the empty missile tube is thrown away, and a new tube can be loaded. Photo: US DoD In addition, Ukraine will receive: 75,000 rounds of 155 mm artillery ammunition Ammunition for Norwegian-made anti-aircraft missiles of the Nasam type Several hundred AT4 type rockets 50 armored vehicles for medical treatment C-4 explosive, demolition equipment and ammunition Medical equipment such as first aid equipment, bandages and Monitors – Almost empty of ammunition Since the start of the war, the US has supported Ukraine with equipment worth 9.8 billion dollars. This corresponds to NOK 95 billion. In June, the Ukrainian defense reported that they were almost out of ammunition, and that they are completely dependent on what they get from the West to prevent Russian advances. American forces are transporting weapons and defense material to Ukraine at the end of April. Photo: CPL. AUSTIN FRALEY / AFP Experts have pointed out that Ukraine has no large production of ammunition itself, and that it is more important than ever that countries continue to donate weapons and ammunition. The World Bank provides 4.5 billion dollars The World Bank also announced an economic aid package for Ukraine today. It is worth 4.5 billion dollars, equivalent to 44 billion kroner. The support will help finance pension payments and public services, according to the bank. – Ukraine still needs public services, including health, education and social support to prevent further deterioration of living conditions and poverty, says President of the World Bank, David Malpass.
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