US pledges significant military aid to Ukraine, including anti-drone systems and advanced weaponry.

The Pentagon has announced that it will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine, regardless of the cost, as the US leads the effort to prepare Kyiv's troops for a decisive spring counteroffensive. The latest weapons package, worth $2.6 billion, includes fresh ammunition for the US-made HIMARS, air defense interceptors, and much-needed artillery shells. The package also includes munitions for Patriot surface-to-air defense systems, anti-tank weapons, and mortar rounds. The US will also be sending two new weapons designed to counter drones, which have had a significant influence on the front lines and in Ukrainian cities under Russian bombardment.