The administration of US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the allocation of $325 million in new military aid to Ukraine to support the military in its war against Russia, including additional munitions for high-mobility artillery missile systems (HIMARS), advanced missiles and anti-tank mines, Reuters reports.

This is the 36th package of security measures for Ukraine since the February 2022 Russian invasion, bringing the total cost of US military aid to the government in Kyiv to over $35.4 billion.

“This security assistance package includes more US-supplied HIMARS and artillery ammunition, as well as anti-tank systems, small arms, logistics support vehicles and technical support, which is critical to strengthening Ukraine’s defenders on the battlefield,” he said . US Secretary of State Anthony. Blinken’s statement says.

HIMARS is a truck-mounted missile launcher that can fire multiple guided missiles in rapid succession. The missiles supplied to Ukraine have a range of up to 80 km, and Ukrainian forces have had great success using them to target Russian positions.

“Russia can end the war today. Until Russia does, the United States and our allies and partners will support Ukraine as long as necessary,” Blinken said.

In addition to ammunition for HIMARS, the kit includes artillery ammunition; American anti-tank installations BGM-71; anti-tank mines; port security equipment and more than 9 million small arms, a State Department spokesman said.

The package would be funded through the Presidential Drawdown Authority, or PDA, which authorizes the president to draw down goods and services from US stockpiles without congressional approval during an emergency.

Ukraine continues to receive Western equipment for both offensive and defensive units, French armored vehicles (AMX-10 RC) and American Patriot air defense systems.