Ukraine right now is in dire need of more artillery systems and ammunition. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

According to him, our country also needs an air defense system and coastal defense..

“Today we held effective negotiations on the priorities in self-defense of Ukraine. It’s just that now she urgently needs a large number of artillery systems and ammunition, as well as air and coastal defense and other critical capabilities, ”Austin said during a conversation with reporters after the fifth meeting of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base..

According to Austin, the Armed Forces of Ukraine use all the military assistance provided "

The Secretary of Defense said that since the first meeting in the Ramstein format, the United States has quadrupled assistance to Ukraine. He stressed that the allies will not stop supporting Ukraine in the long term.. In his opinion, the contact group is extremely united and determined to support our country.

In the coming weeks, it is planned to hold a special session of the contact group with the participation of those responsible for armaments of all participating countries..

“They will discuss how our military-industrial base can equip the Armed Forces of Ukraine with all the necessary means and capabilities in the future,” the minister added..

@SecDef : This Contact Group will catch up with new ways to promote Ukraine for travel. pic. twitter. com/0eZFVZjaeo.

— Department of Defense? (@DeptofDefense) September 8, 2022.

As reported earlier, Lloyd Austin announced that US President Joe Biden has approved a new aid package for Ukraine in the amount of about $675 million..