In a recent press briefing that took place in the city of Lviv, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles declared a significant military assistance package for Ukraine valued at $100 million. This package focuses on bolstering Ukraine’s defenses against ongoing Russian attacks and enhancing their capacities on the battleground.

Australia has ramped up military aid for Ukraine, with A$100 million ($65 million) in new funding to go toward short-range air defense systems, drone development and other equipment needed in the nation’s war against Russia.

STORY: Speaking at a news conference with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Marles said the contribution to Ukraine's military, including short-range air defences and drones, is one of many packages to come.

A ustralia has pledged an additional $100 million in military aid to Ukraine, marking a significant increase in its support as the Eastern European nation continues to resist Russian aggression. This latest commitment brings Australia’s total military assistance to $880 million since the conflict escalated with Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Ukrainian officials are expressing thanks for $61 billion in new U.S. military aid, even though the supplies aren’t expected to have an immediate impact on the battlefield

Australia has already supplied Ukraine with 120 Bushmaster vehicles, six 155mm howitzers, 56 M113 armored vehicles, 14 special operations vehicles and its signature cardboard drones.

The $100 million in military aid brings Australia's military assistance to Ukraine to $880 million and the nation's overall support to more than $1 billion. It has been more than two years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with the United Nations confirming at least 10,242 civilians killed and more than 19,300 injured.

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The Pentagon has released details a $6 billion package of military assistance to Ukraine including Patriot missiles and other munitions and support systems to counter Russia's ongoing invasion.

The US was using $6bn (£4.8bn) for this purpose, he said. A source confirmed to the BBC that the $6bn was part of a $60bn aid package signed into law by US President Joe Biden on