Now the priority is tank and anti-aircraft systems, as well as Switchblade drones.
Six cargoes with more than 30 weapons have already arrived in Ukraine, said US Secretary of Defense John Kirby. These are deliveries provided by the US security assistance totaling $ 800 million, the official said at his last briefing.
The speaker added that tank and anti-aircraft systems are now a priority, and Switchblade drones, which have also been agreed upon, should be delivered to our country in the near future.
“Cargo arrives in the region every day, especially in the last 24 hours. We have already shipped the top 50 (cargo planes – ed.) Out of about 30 within the $ 800 million approved by the president,” Kirby said.
Changing the situation in the Kiev and Chernihiv areas
Kirby commented on the changing situation in the Kiev and Chernihiv areas, the redeployment of Russia's armed forces. According to him, the Pentagon is observing the regrouping of less than 20% of the forces that are part of the battalion tactical groups of the occupier near Kiev.
While there is no information about the return of Russian units to their permanent garrison, at the same time, American partners are watching the movement of occupation forces to the territory of Belarus.
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The spokesman for the US Department of Defense also noted that the agency believes that the purpose of the recent movements of Russians in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions is to try to re-equip troops. He made it clear that in the future the military leadership of the Russian Federation may move troops to where there will be the greatest need for manpower.
“They plan to re-equip these troops, replenish them, and then probably use them anywhere in Ukraine,” he said.
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