According to the Swedish government’s press service, the new package is designed “to address Ukraine’s most critical military needs” and to create opportunities for future actions. It includes donations of equipment,

US military aid packages for Ukraine have been smaller in recent months, as the stockpiles of weapons and equipment that the Pentagon is willing to send Kyiv from its own inventory have dwindled. The shift comes amid concerns about US military readiness being impacted as US arms manufacturers play catchup to the huge demand created by the war against Russia.

U.S. military aid packages for Ukraine to repel Russia’s invasion have shrunk as the Pentagon faces dwindling stockpiles of weapons and equipment, CNN reported Tuesday, citing officials familiar with the matter.

US military aid packages for Ukraine have become smaller in recent months as the stockpile of weapons and equipment that the Pentagon is willing to send to Kyiv from its own reserves has decreased, reports CNN.