The Trump administration sends weapons to Ukraine again

The weapons to Ukraine include 155 mm of ammunition and accuracy -guided missiles known as GMLRS. Two Associated Press officials have been told, provided that his identity was not disclosed, providing details that have not been publicly announced. It is not clear exactly when the weapons began to move.

Defense Minister Beit Higseth directed to stop some shipments last week to allow the Pentagon to evaluate weapons stocks, in a move so The White House caught up by surprise.

A White House official, who is speaking on Wednesday, said, provided that his identity was not disclosed that there was no “temporary stop” in shipments, but a review to ensure that American military support is compatible with its defense strategy. The official said the Pentagon had not announced a stop.

At a press conference with correspondents last week, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said he could not “go into the details about what weapons were stopped, when and what we offer and when.

Patriot missile pause, accurate guided GMLRS, hellofire missiles, hallzers tours, and more, not only Ukrainian officials and others Allies by surprise But also American legislators and other parts of the Trump administration, including the Foreign Ministry.

It was not clear whether the temporary suspension of Patriot missiles would carry. The ammunition requires $ 4 million, and it was essential to defend a major American air base in Qatar last month, as Iran launched a ballistic missile attack in response to the United States targeting its nuclear facilities.

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will continue to provide defensive weapons to Ukraine. He has avoided questions about who asked to stop exchanged with journalists this week.

“I knew if there was a decision I would know,” Trump said on Wednesday. “I will be the first to know. Actually, I will likely do this, but I haven’t done it yet.”

He was asked a day before the temporary suspension order, he said: “I don’t know. Why don’t you tell me?”

Trump expressed his frustration by Pentagon officials for temporarily declaring them – a hair step that she was not properly coordinated with the White House, according to three people who are aware of this issue.

The Pentagon denied that Higseth was behaving without consulting the president, saying: “Minister Higseth presented a framework for the president to assess the shipments of military aid and evaluate the current stocks. This effort was coordinated throughout the government.”

It comes as Russia launched Edge air attacks on UkraineUkrainian officials said on Wednesday that the largest number of drones were launched in one night in the three -year -old war.

Trump has become increasingly frustrated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he was not happy with him.

“Putin is not so, it does not treat humans right,” Trump said during the cabinet meeting on Tuesday. “He kills many people. So we send some defensive weapons to Ukraine, and I have agreed to.”

The 155mm artillery tour has become some of Most of the munitions used in the war. Each round is about 2 feet (60 cm), weighing about 100 pounds (45 kg) and a diameter of 155 mm, or 6.1 inches. It is used in the hamzers, which are withdrawn large guns that are identified through the range of fire angle whose barrels can be set.

Harzer fires can strike targets up to 15 to 20 miles (from 24 to 32 km), depending on the type of tour system and the shooting system, which makes them of high value by the ground forces to get the enemy targets out of a protected distance.

The United States has provided more than 3 million rounds of 155 mm to Ukraine since Russia has invaded its neighbor in February 2022. It has sent more than $ 67 billion of weapons and military assistance to Ukraine during that period.