WASHINGTON. Oct 21 (Interfax) - U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who earlier arrived in Kiev on a unannounced visit, has announced a new military aid package of $400 million for Ukraine, The New York Times said.
"In his meeting with Mr. Zelensky, Mr. Austin announced that the Pentagon would send Ukraine a new $400 million shipment of arms, including ammunition for HIMARS rocket systems, additional munitions, armored vehicles and anti-tank weapons," the newspaper said.
Austin also pledged to continue to support Ukraine and help it train and equip new divisions.
The U.S. Congress will continue its support for Ukraine even if Republican candidate Donald Trump wins the presidential elections, he said.
The Department of Defense later disclosed details of the new aid package for Ukraine. It includes 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, 60mm, 81mm and 120mm mortars and ammunition for them, TOW anti-tank missiles, AT-4 anti-tank grenade launchers, and Javelin anti-tank systems, it said.
In addition, M113 armored personnel carriers, firearms and cartridges, satellite communication equipment, grenades, equipment for demolition operations, equipment for protecting critical infrastructure, spare parts, and auxiliary equipment will be provided to Ukraine within the new package.
According to The New York Times, the U.S. has provided more than $61 billion in military support to Ukraine since February 2022.