The White House unveiled a new military aid package for Ukraine on Friday, valued at approximately $425 million, as Russia reportedly moves thousands of North Korean troops closer to the front lines.
The latest aid aims to bolster Ukraine’s defenses as the nation fights to maintain its sovereignty amid Russia’s prolonged invasion and with the United States’ own presidential election looming.
This round of military support will include a range of advanced weaponry, including air-defense interceptors, munitions for artillery and rocket systems, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons.
Specifically, the package will supply surface-to-air missile system munitions and TOW and Javelin anti-tank missiles, weapons that have proven critical for Ukraine’s resistance in the eastern Donbas region.
These items are in line with previous packages intended to enhance Ukraine’s capabilities both in air defense and on the ground.
This new aid comes shortly after the Pentagon acknowledged reports that North Korea has dispatched troops to Russia to support Moscow’s campaign.
According to a report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s decision to send forces may reflect a desire for his military to gain real combat experience.
ISW