Summary
Ukraine has already received most of the weapons from the US military aid package. Training to use these weapons has also been given to the army.
Today is the 12th day of the war between Russia and Ukraine. On the 12th day, Russia has intensified attacks in many cities of Ukraine. Several residential areas in Kharkiv have also been attacked. Meanwhile, delegations of both the countries will hold talks for the third time today. In the earlier talks, a safe corridor was agreed upon. A ceasefire can be discussed in the talks to be held today.
On the other hand, it is being said in media reports that America is helping Ukraine from a secret airfield. A senior Defense Department official said General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, last week visited an unidentified airfield near the Ukrainian border that has become a hub for arms shipping, the report said. That is, America is also believed to be a major contributor to the vitality of Ukraine, which is constantly fighting against Russia.
The official said Friday that Milley met with troops and personnel at the airfield and investigated shipment activity. The area remains a hotbed of activity right now. From a handful of flights to a maximum of 17 aircraft take off from here each day. It is being told that the location of this airfield, which is engaged in protecting the shipment of weapons, including anti-armor missiles, to Ukraine remains a mystery.
Help had started arriving even before Russia’s attack
According to the report, military cargo planes from the US and other countries had started arriving in Europe even before Russia’s attack on Ukraine late last month. Specifically the C-17 aircraft which are considered the backbone of the American Airlift fleet. Through these flights, troops are being deployed in the eastern side of NATO and weapons are being delivered so that they can be sent to Ukraine. The speed of flights has also increased.
A second defense official said the US European Command (EUCOM) is at the center of a large-scale shipment operation to help Ukraine and send materials there. It is maintaining liaison with associates and partners for timely coordination.
The official said EUCOM is also coordinating with other countries including the UK on the delivery process to show maximum efficiency and make the most of its resources to help Ukraine.
14 countries sent aid to Ukraine
Reports said the official said that since Russia’s offensive began, 14 countries have sent security aid to Ukraine, some of which had rarely sent such equipment before.
He said a $350 million US security aid package has already been sent to Ukraine, only a week after it was officially approved by the White House.
“A package worth about $240 million has reached Ukraine and the rest should arrive within days and probably weeks,” the official said on Friday. The military aid that has already been sent includes the most essential anti-armour. Which Ukraine has used to stop Russian attacks in various parts.
managed to stop the Russian army
“We have all been deeply impressed by how effectively the Ukrainian Armed Forces are using the equipment we have provided,” the official said. They have so far been able to use it, especially in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, to hold back a huge Russian convoy, which stretched 40 miles to the north.
Another senior defense official said on Friday, “We know that they carried out attacks on the Russian convoy. Those attacks were effective in slowing it down and stopping them.”
According to officials, all the equipment being sent to aid Ukraine is such that the Ukrainian army has already trained. Some have received training in late December and early January and are using it efficiently.
The speed at which the US is now delivering weapons to Ukraine is greater than it was just two months ago. Most of the $200 million package approved at the end of December was shipped within a month, the official said. However some ammunition has not yet been dispatched.
Expansion
Today is the 12th day of the war between Russia and Ukraine. On the 12th day, Russia has intensified attacks in many cities of Ukraine. Several residential areas in Kharkiv have also been attacked. Meanwhile, delegations of both the countries will hold talks for the third time today. In the earlier talks, a safe corridor was agreed upon. A ceasefire can be discussed in the talks to be held today.
On the other hand, it is being said in media reports that America is helping Ukraine from a secret airfield. A senior Defense Department official said General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, last week visited an unidentified airfield near the Ukrainian border that has become a hub for arms shipping, the report said. That is, America is also believed to be a major contributor to the vitality of Ukraine, which is constantly fighting against Russia.
The official said Friday that Milley met with troops and personnel at the airfield and investigated shipment activity. The area remains a hotbed of activity right now. From a handful of flights to a maximum of 17 aircraft take off from here each day. It is being told that the location of this airfield, which is engaged in protecting the shipment of weapons, including anti-armor missiles, to Ukraine remains a mystery.