U.S. to Deliver Small Arms, Ammunition to Ukraine

The United States will ship the final elements of a $60 million security systems package to Ukraine, which was initially announced in August.

During a briefing today, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby told reporters that the last portions of the existing security package, which includes small arms and ammunition, is shipping now.

Other parts of that security assistance package, meant to help Ukrainians defend their sovereignty against Russian aggression, included the Javelin missile system, which is already in the hands of Ukrainian servicemembers.

Kirby said as with all security assistance packages, the material provided can be used as the recipient nation sees fit — but that it will be used for self-defense purposes only.

"Our expectation for use of the Javelins ... [is] that they are to be used in a self- defensive mode ... for self-defense purposes," Kirby said. "There is no geographical restriction on where they can be used inside Ukraine. We expect them to use them responsibly and for purposes of self defense."

Right now, Kirby said, there are no additional announcements or decisions about additional security assistance to Ukraine.