The Department of Defense (DoD) on Saturday announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine, allocating USD 988 million through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). This package is designed to strengthen Ukraine's capabilities in its fight against Russian attacks by providing critical munitions, unmanned aerial systems, and support for maintenance and repair programs to sustain its combat power.

"Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced a significant new security assistance package to ensure Ukraine has the tools it needs to prevail in its fight against Russian aggression. This security assistance package commits an additional $988 million in support through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) that will provide Ukraine with munitions for rocket systems and Unmanned Aerial Systems," the Pentagon said in a press release.