On July 7, 2023, the United States announced a new aid package for Ukraine. This package includes artillery systems and ammunition, including improved dual-purpose conventional munitions (DPICM). It also provides additional air defense munitions, armored vehicles, anti-armor weapons, and other equipment.
The US Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional assistance on July 7, 2023, to address Ukraine’s security and defense needs. It includes additional artillery systems and ammunition, including DPICM munitions, additional air defense munitions, armored vehicles, anti-armor weapons, and other equipment to assist Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
The American assistance for Ukraine includes the delivery of 31 additional howitzers. But most importantly, it includes the controversial DPICM cluster munitions. These munitions, used by the aforementioned howitzers, are highly effective in combat situations but pose a significant risk of collateral damage.