WASHINGTON, 12 June, 2021 (TON): A sum of 150 million dollars has been announced as security assistance package by the Pentagon for Ukraine.

This aims to boost Ukraine’s defense capability.

According to the Pentagon, Ukraine will be provided with counter-artillery radars, counter-unmanned aerial systems, secure communications gear, electronic warfare and military medical evacuation equipment, and training and equipment to improve the operational safety and capacity of Ukrainian Air Force bases.

The statement said that the package represents the remaining funds appropriated by Congress for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) in Fiscal Year 2021, which ends on September 30.

The US had provided $125 million of security assistance to Ukraine this March.

The statement added, “The package is made possible by the Defense Department, in coordination with the Department of State, certifying that Ukraine has made sufficient progress on defense reforms this year."

However, on Monday, U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed his support to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.