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US Sending $400M in Weapons, Ammunition, Generators to Ukraine

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By AdaPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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The US government is sending $400 million worth of weapons, ammunition and generators to Ukraine in order to help the country better defend itself from Russian aggression.

Ukraine has been fighting a war against Russia-backed separatists for over three years. The conflict has killed over 10,000 people and displaced 1.6 million others.

The United States has already committed $750 million in security assistance to Ukraine since 2014, including the training of Ukrainian military personnel and equipment such as counter-mortar radars, medical supplies and night-vision goggles.

But this new shipment is the first time that lethal weapons are being sent to Ukraine from the U.S., which will include 200 anti-tank missiles as well as other types of arms such as rifles and grenade launchers.

Now in its ninth month, the intense firefight in Ukraine has had both sides firing thousands of rounds of munitions a day, from bullets for small arms to truck-sized cruise missiles.

5 Things to Know about the US Sending Weapons to Ukraine1. The US has been sending “lethal weapons” to Ukraine since 2014.

2. The US is sending lethal weapons in response to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine and the occupation of Crimea.

3. The US is sending lethal weapons in response to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine and the occupation of Crimea.

4. The US is sending lethal weapons in response to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine and the occupation of Crimea, which violates international law and agreements with Russia not to interfere with Ukraine's territory or sovereignty, as well as Russia's agreement with the United States not to provide support for separatists seeking independence from Ukraine.

5. In December 2017, President Trump signed a bill that gives $350 million for security assistance for Ukraine (including lethal weapons) through 2020, so it will be interesting to see how this impacts future relations between the two countries.

The US Gave Ukraine $400M in Arms, Ammunitions, Generators, and Medicines

The US has been helping Ukraine with their military needs since the start of the conflict in 2014.

The US has been providing Ukraine with military equipment, ammunition, and medical supplies since the start of the conflict in 2014. This is just one of many ways that the US has been trying to help Ukraine. The US is also providing them with advice and training on how to use these supplies.

The Ukrainian Military Needs a Lot of Help

The Ukrainian military needs help and is in need of a major overhaul. They are currently in the midst of a war with Russia, which has caused them to lose a lot of their equipment. They also have low morale and many soldiers have left the military.

The Ukrainian military needs more funding, better equipment, better leadership, and more soldiers to be able to stand against Russia.

What is the Specific Purpose of This Assistance?

The specific purpose of this assistance is to provide a way for writers to focus on what they are best at. This can be creativity or emotions.

Why Did the Pentagon Approve This Aid?

The US Department of Defense approved a $10 million grant to develop a machine-learning algorithm that could identify potential terrorists. The Pentagon is looking to use the AI to predict future terrorist attacks, so they can be stopped before they happen.

The grant is part of the Pentagon’s “Project Maven” which was introduced in April 2017 and focuses on developing AI technologies for military use.

The flow of weapons comes as the Biden administration seeks to pass an additional $37 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine during the post-election session of Congress, before Republicans take over control of the House in January. Some Republican members including potential speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., have questioned the amount of money being spent on Ukraine.

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