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The press service of the Pentagon published a photo of military aid from the new package

The press service of the Pentagon published a photo of military aid from the new package
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Main photo: Air Force Senior Airman Cameron Manson, 436th Aerial Port Squadron ramp operation specialist, marshals a K-loader of cargo during a Ukraine security assistance mission at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Feb. 3, 2023 by Air Force Senior Airman Faith Barron

The US Department of Defense has published a photo of military aid included in a new package announced on April 4.

The photos were posted by the Pentagon's press service on its official website.

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Ayumi Hull pushes power infrastructure equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 13, 2022. The equipment is part of a humanitarian package to offset continued Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Photo By:Air Force Senior Airman Sara Jenkins

"The substantial resources the United States has committed to Ukraine reflects the American interests and values that are at stake. Judging from the significant commitments that our allies and partners have made, the stakes for Europe and the larger world are widely recognized, as wel," the department said.

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A Polish K9 howitzer maneuvers on the firing range for a live-fire demonstration in Bemowo Piskie, Poland on March 31, 2023. Photo By:Army Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster, Army National Guard

The capabilities in this military aid package, valued at up to $500 million, includes: 

  • Additional munitions for Patriot air defense systems. 
  • Additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems. 
  • Artillery rounds: 155 mm and 105 mm. 
  • Mortar rounds: 120 mm. 
  • Tank ammunition: 120 mm and 105 mm.
  • Ammunition: 25 mm. 
  • Tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided missiles. 
  • About 400 grenade launchers and 200,000 rounds of ammunition. 
  • Tactical vehicles to recover equipment: 11. 
  • Heavy fuel tankers: 61. 
  • Heavy equipment transport: 10 trucks and 10 trailers. 
  • Testing and diagnostic equipment to support vehicle maintenance and repair. 
  • Spare parts and other field equipment. 

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