“A Western official reported that Most of the ordnance was stored in Rzeszow, Poland “closer to the Ukrainian border, suggesting it could be quickly transported to Kiev,” reports the Financial Times.
This confirms the information cited by the “Washington Post” that within a week from the final decision on the financing of the first batch of weapons program as part of the new US aid package to fight Ukraine.
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According to the Washington Post, a “three-star general” will be in charge of deliveries. Ammunition will be delivered to Ukraine first, but delivery of weapons systems may take some time, experts said in an interview with the US newspaper.
Aid to Ukraine. Two more steps are required
Recall that the US House of Representatives, after months of political deadlock, on Saturday, April 20, approved a $60.8 billion military aid package for Ukraine.
Now the document must pass the Senate, where a majority in favor is assured. The last point is the signing by President Joe Biden, who has already announced that he will do so as soon as the bill reaches his desk. That could happen as early as Tuesday — the first date marked when the U.S. Senate begins voting. They appeal to Washington's decision-makers to make them happen as soon as possible. Joe Biden or the President of the European Commission.
ISW: Russians can increase pressure before childbirth
After the House of Representatives voted to fund military support for Ukraine, the US Institute for the Study of War (ISW) released an analysis showing that the Russians may intensify military operations in Ukraine. Advance as far as possible before they physically support the Ukrainians.
“The situation on the front line may continue to deteriorate during this time (while waiting for support supplies – Ed.), especially if Russian forces intensify their attacks to take advantage of the window before new US aid arrives,” the analysis said.
According to experts, the coming weeks could bring more losses to the Ukrainian forces The prospect of supplies may allow the command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces “more freedom to take short-term risks in the use of supplies.” According to Financial Times sources, the Russians currently have an artillery advantage over the defenders approaching 10 to 1.
The map below shows what the front looks like today.
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