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US backs out of sending Mi-17 helicopters to Ukraine as part of $750M package

In an about-face move the Biden administration on Wednesday decided against providing Ukraine with Mi-17 helicopters despite informing Congress of its intention to do so a day prior, a senior U.S. defense official told Fox News. 

The shipment of helicopters was considered Tuesday as part of a new $750 million aid package to Ukraine as it braces for a major offensive in its most eastern regions by Russian forces.

but whoorta, tex, ccc and the woodpecker would kiss his butt if they had a chance.

he is screwing up America and the Ukraine, and they voted for it.

The Mi-17 is a Soviet-era helicopter designed in the mid-1970s which was previously relied on by Afghan forces and can be used in an aggressive capacity. 

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Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby detailed Monday that 11 Mi-17 helicopters will be provided to Ukraine as part of the $800 million assistance package, noting that the helicopters were originally destined for Afghanistan.

Kirby also noted that the U.S. has provided a total $3.2 billion of military assistance to Ukraine, including $2.6 billion since the beginning of Russia's invasion of the country.

The U.S. is also providing artillery equipment to Ukraine as part of the package, which Kirby said was the first time the U.S. has sent artillery to the country.

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