U.S. Okays $275-M Military Package For Ukraine

The US has approved a $275 million security assistance package for Ukraine, consisting of 80,000 rounds for artillery, air defenses, 150 generators, high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWVs), ambulances, and medical equipment.

Photo Insert: The package for Ukraine consists of 80,000 rounds for artillery, air defenses, 150 generators, high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWVs), ambulances, and medical equipment.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky more anti-aircraft guns, short-range air defense missiles, and other weapons in the coming weeks, in a conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky, an official UK statement revealed.

The German government is delivering 18 RCH-155 self-propelled howitzers, 80 pickup trucks, 90 anti-drone sensors and jammers, two hangar tents, and seven load-handling trucks to Ukraine while Bulgaria will also send its first military aid to Ukraine, consisting mainly of light weaponry and ammunition.

The Bulgarian parliament voted on Dec. 9 to approve the donation.

On the war front, the Ukrainian General Staff has reported that Russia has lost 93,390 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24.

By Dec. 9, Russia has suffered the loss of 2,937 tanks, 5,912 armored fighting vehicles, 4,531 vehicles and fuel tanks,1,926 artillery systems, 395 multiple launch rocket systems, 211 air defense systems, 281 airplanes, 264 helicopters, 1,603 drones, and 16 boats.

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