Ukraine Itself Will Decide At What Distance To Use HIMARS - U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine

U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine Bridget Brink has commented on the new U.S. package of military assistance to Ukraine during a briefing in Kyiv on Thursday, June 2.

"President Biden yesterday signed a USD 700 million military aid package that includes HIMARS long-range artillery. This will help Ukrainian forces to deliver more accurate strikes and [shoot] to a greater distance. So the Ukrainian troops will decide what distance to shoot," she said.

HIMARS systems can be equipped with Lockheed Martin ATACMS ballistic missile operational-tactical missile systems. The range of this rocket is about 300 km, and the PrSM version can cover up to 500 km.

Recall that at the end of March, Sweden handed over 5,000 anti-tank grenade launchers to the Ukrainian military. The country also transferred other military equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Earlier we wrote that Sweden handed over a batch of protective equipment for Ukrainian journalists. These are body armor, helmets, cameras, unmanned aerial vehicles and other equipment.