U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged a further $800 million in military aid to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. The latest package includes helicopters, artillery, and armored personnel carriers.
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The package brings the total military aid since Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February to more than $2.5 billion.
According to Reuters, it includes 11 Mi-17 helicopters, 18 155mm howitzers, 40,000 artillery rounds, counter-artillery radars, 200 armored personnel carriers, and 300 additional "Switchblade" drones.