The US may change military aid to Ukraine to help the Ukrainian Armed Forces gain a foothold in the Kursk region

The US presidential administration is discussing a possible revision of the contents of military aid packages to Kiev so that they better meet the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) in the Kursk region, The Washington Post reports .

Several senior US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the publication that the Pentagon has already requested information from Kyiv about the resources needed to successfully carry out the operation, but at this point a decision on adjusting military aid has not yet been made.

Another WP source noted that Washington does not have a clear idea of ​​Ukraine’s goals in the operation in the Kursk region. “They may have a plan, but they are not sharing it with us,” the source said. In particular, according to WaPo sources, additional deliveries of armored vehicles are being discussed, as well as other types of weapons that could help the Ukrainian Armed Forces “dig in and defend” in the Kursk region, where they have come to control about 1,000 square kilometers of territory.

Previously, the US paid attention to the supply of air defense ammunition and military equipment in Donbas. As part of the latest $125 million military aid package, the US provided Ukraine with howitzer and artillery ammunition, ambulances and medical equipment, TOW anti-tank missiles and drones.

The funds are being allocated under U.S. President Joe Biden's authority, meaning the weapons will be taken from Pentagon stockpiles to ensure rapid delivery. The new package brings the total amount of U.S. security assistance to Ukraine to more than $55.7 billion since Russia invaded in February 2022.