U.S. Bolsters Ukraine's Defense with $800M Drone Aid

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a U.S. aid package of $800 million aimed at producing Ukrainian drones. This comes alongside a $400 million arms package revealed during U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's recent visit to Kyiv.

Ukraine is set to enhance its drone production capabilities through an $800 million aid package from the United States, as confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday.

During his nightly video address, Zelenskiy highlighted this significant package, which follows another $400 million deal focused on new weaponry, disclosed during a visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to Kyiv.

This combined support underscores the U.S. commitment to bolstering Ukraine's defense against ongoing challenges in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)