US says 20 nations pledging new arms shipments for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AA) – Roughly 20 nations have pledged to provide Ukraine with new arms shipments to help it defend against Russia’s assault, the US announced on Monday.
The new packages include “critically needed” artillery ammunition, coastal defense systems, tanks and other armored vehicles, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters at the Pentagon. Other nations have committed to training Ukrainian troops, and helping Kyiv sustain its existing armaments.
Austin pointed explicitly to Denmark, which announced earlier on Monday its decision to supply Ukraine with a Harpoon anti-ship launcher and associated missiles, and the Czech Republic, which the defense secretary said is providing “substantial support,” including attack helicopters, tanks and rocket systems.
Italy, Greece, Norway and Poland will provide Ukraine with artillery systems and ammunition, he added.
In addition to providing Kyiv with billions of dollars in military equipment and training, the US has been coordinating amongst allies the flow of international arms and support to Ukraine.
At least 3,930 civilians have been killed and 4,532 injured since Russian launched its war on Feb. 24, according to UN estimates. The true toll is believed to be significantly higher.
Nearly 6.5 million people have fled to other countries, while over 7.7 million people have been internally displaced, according to the UN refugee agency.
Have Your Say!
Have you been affected by the issues raised in this story? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@soundvision.com.
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a Muslim Network TV’s representative. You can also get in touch in the following ways:
Tweet: @MuslimNetworkTV
We must take charge of our narrative. Research indicates that 92% of their Muslim coverage is negative. Help us change that.
