The Pentagon has approved an additional $225 million in security assistance for Ukraine, according to Reuters. The package is designed to help Kyiv strengthen its defenses as Russian forces continue to press their offensive.

The new aid includes ammunition and air defense systems, two areas that remain critical as Ukraine works to protect front-line positions and civilian areas from ongoing strikes. The announcement adds to a long-running stream of U.S. military support since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.

Washington has repeatedly argued that backing Ukraine is necessary to help the country resist aggression and maintain its ability to defend its territory. The latest package underscores that commitment, even as debates continue in the U.S. over the scale and pace of assistance.

The Reuters report did not say when the equipment will arrive or which specific systems are included. The move is part of broader Western efforts to sustain Ukraine’s battlefield resilience amid a war that has caused extensive civilian suffering and displacement.