The US will send Ukraine a new package of military aid worth about $225 million . dollars, US officials said, mainly consisting of munitions that Kiev forces can use to strike against threats on Russian territory to protect the city of Kharkiv from a Russian attack, the Associated Press reported, citing BTA.< /strong>
Officials said the aid included ammunition for the HIMARS highly mobile artillery missile system, as well as mortars and artillery shells. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the aid, which has not yet been publicly announced.
Under a new US directive, Ukraine can use such weapons to strike across the border with Russia if forces there attack or are preparing to attack. However, this change does not change US policy, which directs Ukraine not to use US-supplied ATAKMS missiles or long-range missiles and other munitions for offensive strikes on Russian territory, according to US officials.