{"id":2329560,"date":"2024-08-22T20:55:59","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T00:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-is-sending-more-military-aid-to-ukraine-heres-how-much-itll-cost-taxpayers-this-time\/"},"modified":"2024-08-22T21:00:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T01:00:07","slug":"us-is-sending-more-military-aid-to-ukraine-heres-how-much-itll-cost-taxpayers-this-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-is-sending-more-military-aid-to-ukraine-heres-how-much-itll-cost-taxpayers-this-time\/","title":{"rendered":"US Is Sending More Military Aid to Ukraine: Here&#8217;s How Much It&#8217;ll Cost Taxpayers This Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-is-sending-more-military-aid-to-ukraine-heres-how-much-itll-cost-taxpayers-this-time%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2329560&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Biden administration announced a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-white-house-halted-ukraine-military-aid-ahead-of-putin-meeting\/\" title=\"Biden White House Halted Ukraine Military Aid Ahead Of Putin Meeting\">military aid package<\/a> for Ukraine, totaling approximately\u200b $125 million. This assistance includes various military equipment such as \u200dair\u200d defense\u2064 missiles, \u200cmunitions for HIMARS, Javelins, and artillery ammunition,\u2062 aimed at bolstering Ukraine&#8217;s defensive capabilities amidst ongoing conflict with Russia. Notably, the aid will be drawn from\u2064 Pentagon stockpiles for rapid\u2064 delivery and is expected to be formally\u2063 announced soon, coinciding with Ukraine&#8217;s Independence Day. <\/p>\n<p>Ukrainian forces are reportedly expanding their operations into Russian territory, capturing about\u2062 62 square miles around Kursk, while Russian troops are advancing near the critical city of Pokrovsk.\u2063 The \u200bPentagon is in discussions with Ukrainian leaders to evaluate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greta-thunberg-is-wrong-americans-should-be-first-in-line-for-american-made-vaccines\/\" title=\"Greta Thunberg Is Wrong. Americans Should Be First In Line For American-Made Vaccines.\">long-term goals<\/a> of their operations, especially\u2064 given the strategic\u2063 significance of Pokrovsk for Ukraine&#8217;s defenses against further Russian advances. This latest military support brings the total U.S. \u200dsecurity assistance to over $55.7 billion \u2064since the start of the conflict in February \u200b2022.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>The Biden administration will send about $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Thursday, even as Washington works to get a better understanding of Kyiv&rsquo;s incursion into Russia and how it advances the broader battlefield goals more than two years into the war.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. officials said the latest package of aid includes air defense <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-us-forces-shoot-ballistic-missiles-red-sea-kills-gunmen-attack-yemens-houthi-rebels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">missiles<\/a>, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), Javelins and an array of other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ivan-eland-putin-has-already-lost-the-war\/\" title=\"Ivan Eland: Putin Has Already Lost the War\">anti-armor missiles<\/a>, counter-drone and counter-electronic warfare systems and equipment, 155mm and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-announces-additional-250m-aid-package-to-ukraine\/\" title=\"Biden Admin. pledges 0M more aid to Ukraine.\">105mm artillery ammunition<\/a>, vehicles and other equipment.<\/p>\n<p>The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the aid has not been publicly announced. The formal announcement could come as soon as Friday, which is the eve of Ukraine&rsquo;s Independence Day.<\/p>\n<p>The weapons are being provided through presidential drawdown authority, which means they are taken from Pentagon stockpiles and can be delivered more quickly.<\/p>\n<p>The aid comes as Ukrainian forces continue to broaden their surprise offensive into Russia, where officials say they have taken about 62 square miles of territory around Kursk. Russian troops, meanwhile, are making gains in the east, around the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a critical logistics hub.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Pentagon officials have said repeatedly that the U.S. has been talking with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-publicly-apologizes-zelenskyy-announces-225-million-additional-ukraine-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ukrainian<\/a> leaders to get a better assessment of their longer-term goals for the Kursk operation, particularly as they see Russia advancing near Pokrovsk.<\/p>\n<p>If Pokrovsk falls, the defeat would imperil Ukraine&rsquo;s defenses and bring Russia closer to its stated aim of capturing the Donetsk region. Russian soldiers are now just 6.2 miles away.<\/p>\n<p>Asked about the Kursk operation, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said Thursday that &ldquo;we are still working with Ukraine on how that fits into their strategic objectives on the battlefield itself.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-leveled-declaring-sitting-president-united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The U.S.<\/a>, she said, understands that Ukraine wants to build a buffer zone along the border, but the administration still has more questions about how it furthers Ukraine&rsquo;s broader war effort.<\/p>\n<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first visit Thursday to the border area where his forces launched the offensive on August 6th. He said Kyiv&rsquo;s military had taken control of another Russian village and captured more prisoners of war.<\/p>\n<p>The latest package of aid brings the total amount of U.S. security assistance to Ukraine to more than $55.7 billion since Russia&rsquo;s invasion in February 2022.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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This announcement comes as Washington seeks to gain clarity on Kyiv&#8217;s recent operations within Russia and their implications for broader military objectives more than two years into the conflict. The new aid package reportedly includes air defense missiles, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), Javelins, various anti-armor missiles, counter-drone and electronic warfare systems, as well as artillery ammunition in 155mm and 105mm calibers, vehicles, and other equipment. Officials requested anonymity since the aid has not yet been publicly disclosed; a formal announcement may occur as early as Friday, coinciding with Ukraine\u2019s Independence Day.<\/p>\n<p>This military support is being delivered through presidential drawdown authority, allowing for quicker access from Pentagon stockpiles. The assistance arrives amid ongoing Ukrainian offensives into Russian territory; reports indicate they have seized around 62 square miles near Kursk. Conversely, Russian forces are making progress in eastern Ukraine near Pokrovsk\u2014a vital logistics center\u2014where they are now just over six miles away.<\/p>\n<p>Pentagon officials have emphasized that discussions with Ukrainian leaders continue regarding their long-term objectives related to the Kursk operation while monitoring Russian advances near Pokrovsk. If Pokrovsk falls to Russian troops, it could jeopardize Ukraine&#8217;s defenses and facilitate Russia&#8217;s goal of capturing the Donetsk region.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the situation at Kursk, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh stated that efforts are ongoing to align this operation with Ukraine\u2019s strategic battlefield goals. While acknowledging that Ukraine aims to establish a buffer zone along its border with Russia, she noted that further clarification is needed on how this aligns with their overall war strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the border area where his forces initiated an offensive on August 6th and reported gaining control of another Russian village along with capturing additional prisoners of war. With this latest aid package included, total U.S. security assistance provided to Ukraine has surpassed $55.7 billion since Russia&#8217;s invasion began in February 2022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2329561,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9a5af4c36fbf4deeaaf7e5d0d4a24859-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[39025,6991,39024],"class_list":["post-2329560","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-taxpayer-costs","tag-ukraine","tag-us-military-aid"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/9a5af4c36fbf4deeaaf7e5d0d4a24859-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329560","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2329560"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329560\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2329561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2329560"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2329560"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2329560"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}