US gives Ukraine bombs for F-16 with a range of up to 110 km - ABC

In a new aid package, the United States is providing Ukraine with American Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) cruise missiles. They can hit targets at a distance of up to 110 km.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to ABC News.

A Pentagon spokesperson said in a comment to the publication that this is the first time the Ukrainian military will receive JSOW guided missiles as part of a $375 million aid package.

These bombs can be installed on F-16 fighter jets that Ukraine has received. The bombs have retractable wings that help them reach targets up to 70 miles (about 110 km) away. There are several versions of the JSOW, but the ones being sent to Ukraine, according to a US official, are equipped with cluster munitions.

ABC sources also report that the United States will soon announce more than $2 billion in aid to Ukraine as part of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

Unlike the $350 million package, which sends weapons from existing U.S. stockpiles to Ukraine, USAI funds are used for procurement contracts that can take months or years to complete. According to the official, the new aid will mostly be used to purchase ammunition for Ukraine.

Author - Olena Madiak, 26/09/2024