  Pentagon unveils $150 million assistance package for Ukraine May 7, 2022 - 12:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Pentagon on Friday, May 6 announces the authorization of security assistance valued at up to an additional $150 million for Ukraine. This authorization is the ninth drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021. Capabilities in the package are tailored to meet critical Ukrainian needs for the fight as Russian forces continue their offensive in eastern Ukraine. The package includes: 25,000 units of 155mm artillery rounds, three AN/TPQ-36 counter-artillery radars; electronic jamming equipment; field equipment and spare parts. The United States has now committed approximately $4.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $3.8 billion since the beginning of Russia’s invasion on February 24. Since 2014, the United States has committed more than $6.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. Photo. AP   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
