The new package of military aid to Ukraine from the United States contains shells for HIMARS, but does not contain the multiple launch rocket systems themselves.
What is known
According to the official, HIMARS is notweapons, which you need to have hundreds to achieve results. Ukraine has already received 16 US multiple launch rocket systems from the US, each of which can fire six rounds at a time. In addition, Germany and the UK sent Ukraine three MARS II and M270 MLRS rocket systems, respectively. They have two containers for six missiles.
Western systems have already made travel difficultRussian troops, disrupted logistics and slowed down the advancement of enemy troops. Due to the destruction of ammunition depots, the Russian army began to fire less frequently at the positions of Ukrainian military personnel.
The Pentagon spokesman noted that now the United Statesfocused on the transfer of GMLRS projectiles. The government plans to establish a regular and stable supply of ammunition. Colin Kahl argues that the United States has given Ukraine a "massive amount" of GMLRS, and the next package is expected to increase in volume.
Let us recall that the cost of one rocket is$150,000 Thus, one set of projectiles for the existing HIMARS, M270 MLRS and MARS II costs more than $25,000,000, taking into account the fact that all Western rocket systems are in working order.
Source: Reuters
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