CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The United States announced a new security package plan, including authorisation of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at upto $425 million, as well as $1.75 billion in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds, according to the statement released by US Defence Department.

Detailed explanation-2: -The latest package, valued at up to $300 million, marks the 37th drawdown of DOD equipment for Ukraine since August 2021. In addition to HIMARS ammunition, the package includes additional artillery and mortar rounds, antiarmor capabilities, heavy transport equipment and spare parts for field equipment.

Detailed explanation-3: -With the new package announcement, the US has committed $37.6 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden administration, including $36.9 billion since the beginning of the war in February 2022.