The US Transportation Department has sent the first batch of Bradley fighting vehicles to Ukraine as part of a $2.85 billion military aid deal announced earlier this year.

This was reported by the Defence Visual Information Distribution Service of the US Department of Defense

The shipment — containing more than 60 Bradleys — left the shores of North Charleston, South Carolina, last week, and will provide the Ukrainian forces with additional offensive and defensive capabilities to protect their borders against Russia’s illegal invasion.

"This is going to hopefully enhance their capabilities to provide forward advancement in the battlefield and regain lost grounds, by having equipment that matches or exceeds what the Russians have," commented Army Lt. Col. Rebecca D’Angelo, commander of the 841st Transportation Battalion .

Bradleys are armored fighting vehicles that transport infantry in combat zones and provide supportive fires.

Along with the 60 Bradleys, the Biden administration announced a $2.5 billion aid package that includes ammunition, missiles, and Stryker armored personnel carriers.

Total US military aid to Kyiv since the start of the full-scale invasion of Russia in February 2022 already exceeds $26.7 billion.