Tuesday10 December 2024
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Ukraine has received 83% of the promised ammunition and 67% of the air defense systems from the United States.

Since April, Ukraine has received thousands of shells, armored vehicles, and missiles for HIMARS, along with dozens of artillery systems, hundreds of air defense missiles, a Patriot battery, and other equipment from the United States.
Украина получила 83% боеприпасов и 67% систем ПВО из обещанных поставок от США.

Since Congress approved additional funding for Ukraine in April 2024, the United States has delivered 83% of the promised ammunition, 67% of the stated air defense capabilities, and 60% of firepower resources to the country. This was reported by Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder.

"From the time the additional funding was approved until mid-October, we have delivered 83% of the critical ammunition promised from our stockpiles to Ukraine. This includes 155mm artillery shells, GMLRS (rockets for HIMARS), ammunition for Patriot and NASAMS systems, and more. We have also delivered 67% of the promised other air defense capabilities, including missiles for Stinger and HAWK, and fulfilled 60% of our commitments for firepower, including small diameter bombs and 105mm ammunition," Ryder stated.

According to the spokesperson, the Pentagon is delivering weapons from stockpiles in the United States within a matter of days or weeks. If any equipment requires repair, it is quickly restored and sent to Ukraine.

Ryder mentioned that thousands of artillery shells, armored vehicles, and missiles for HIMARS and anti-tank weapons have been delivered to Ukraine since April, along with dozens of artillery systems, hundreds of air defense missiles, a Patriot battery, and many other systems.

"Together with our allies and partners, we are nearly finished with the delivery of strategic air defense systems that we committed to provide at the NATO summit," emphasized the Pentagon representative.

He noted that as of November 12, the U.S. could provide Ukraine with weapons and equipment worth more than $9 billion. Specifically, $7.1 billion is available through the PDA program, and an additional $2.2 billion is available through the USAI program, which involves purchasing weapons directly from manufacturers.

"We will continue to provide assistance and intend to use available resources to ensure that Ukraine receives everything necessary to deter and combat Russian aggression," Ryder concluded.

It is worth mentioning that Britain and France are working to ensure that Trump does not reduce support for Ukraine. World leaders, particularly UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, are trying to influence U.S. policy towards Ukraine following Donald Trump's victory in the elections.