The Pentagon has approved a new $800 million security assistance package for Ukraine, expanding U.S. military support as Russian forces continue their campaign. The package is expected to include air defense systems and artillery munitions, according to Reuters.

The latest aid underscores the Biden administration’s effort to help Kyiv resist Russian advances and strengthen its battlefield defenses. U.S. officials have repeatedly framed the support as necessary to meet Ukraine’s urgent military needs and to reinforce its ability to protect civilian areas from attack.

The announcement comes amid sustained fighting and continued pressure on Ukraine’s air defenses. The new package follows earlier rounds of American assistance, which have included weapons, ammunition, and other defense equipment since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.

Reuters reported that the Pentagon confirmed the approval on June 27, though details on the delivery timeline were not immediately clear. The package adds to a long-running U.S. effort to keep Ukraine supplied as the war grinds on.