Pentagon. File photoWASHINGTON, Apr 21The Phoenix Ghost tactical unmanned aerial systems that US President Joe Biden announced to Kiev on Thursday were designed specifically for the needs of the Ukrainian military, a senior Pentagon official told reporters on Thursday. Phoenix Ghost was developed in a short time by the Air Force (USA) specifically for the requirements of Ukraine,» a US defense spokesman said during a briefing. />The Pentagon told what the new military assistance to Ukraine includes. He clarified that the United States intends to train Ukrainian military personnel in the operation of these unmanned aerial systems. armed forces of Ukraine,» the Pentagon noted. Earlier Thursday, US President George Biden announced a new $800 million military aid package to Ukraine, including 72 howitzers with tractors and 144,000 projectiles for them, as well as more than 121 Phoenix Ghost tactical unmanned aerial systems. The US military expects to begin deliveries of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as part of a new package assistance within the next two days.
