The Trump administration is sending weapons to Ukraine again
The Trump administration resumed sending some weapons to Ukraine a week after the Pentagon had it Some delivery was instructed to pauseUS officials said Wednesday.
The weapons headed for Ukraine include 155 mm of ammunition and a precision guided rocket known as the GMLRS. It is not clear exactly when the weapon began to move.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses last week ordered a suspension of several shipments to allow the Pentagon to assess weapons stockpiles. Surprising the White House.
White House officials said they were speaking Wednesday on condition of anonymity, but there was no “suspension” on the cargo, but they said there was a review to ensure that U.S. military assistance is consistent with its defense strategy. Officials said the Pentagon did not announce a suspension.
However, during a press conference with reporters last week, Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell said “we cannot elaborate on when and when weapons are being suspended, and when, and ultimately, the president and secretary make those decisions about what will happen with those weapons systems.”
The suspension will not only include Ukrainian officials and others, including Patriot missiles, Precision Guided GMLRs, Hellfire missiles, and how shellguns. Surprisingly, the allies But other parts of the Trump administration, including US lawmakers and the State Department.
It was not clear whether the patriot missile suspension would be held. The $4 million ammunition was key to defending Qatar’s major U.S. Air Force Base last month as Iran launched a ballistic missile attack in response to the US targeting nuclear facilities.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that the US will continue to deliver defensive weapons to Ukraine. He avoided questions this week about who ordered the suspension in exchange for reporters.
“I know if a decision will be made, I’m sure,” Trump said Wednesday. “I’m probably the first thing I know. In fact, I’ll probably order, but I haven’t done that yet.”
A day ago, asking who ordered the suspension, he said: “I don’t know. Why don’t you tell me?”
Trump personally expressed his frustration with Pentagon officials after announcing the suspension, according to three people familiar with the issue.
The Pentagon denied that Hegses acted without consulting the president, saying:
That comes when Russia is fired Escalation of air attacks against UkraineUkrainian officials said Wednesday, in a barrage of the largest number of drones that occurred in one night in the war three years ago.
Trump has become increasingly irritated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he is not happy with him.
“Putin isn’t, he’s not treating people correctly,” Trump explained the reversal of the suspension at a cabinet meeting Tuesday. “It’s killing so many people, and sending defensive weapons to Ukraine. I’ve approved it.”
A few 155 mm artillery circles have now been added Most of the war was used. Each round is about 2 feet (60 cm), weighs about 100 pounds (45 kilograms), and has a diameter of 155 mm, or 6.1 inches. They are used in the Howitzer system and tows large guns identified by the range of angles that allow the barrel to be set.
Howitzer fires can attack targets up to 15-20 miles (24-32 km) depending on which type of round and launch system is used.
The US has provided Ukraine with over 3 million 155mm rounds since Russia invaded its neighbors in February 2022. During that period, it sent over $67 billion in weapons and military aid to Ukraine.