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Ukraine to fend off Russian advance with new US aid

Washington announces new $275m package for Kiev

Снимка: ЕПА/БГНЕС

The US today announced a new $275m arms and equipment package for Ukraine, to help it repel Russia's attack near Kharkiv, the State Department said, Reuters reported, cited by BTA.

The package contains urgently needed ammunition for the Ukrainian military for ``HYMARS,'' 155- and 105-millimeter rounds, rockets, anti-tank systems and precision air munitions, the State Department said.