The total amount of the kit amounted to 5.8 million dollars. As reported by the press service of the General Staff of Ukraine, on Wednesday, February 14, a ceremony of transferring night vision devices in the amount of 2,500 pieces was held.

This equipment is provided to the Ukrainian side free of charge in accordance with the Security Assistance Program in Ukraine, which is implemented with the support of the US government, the agency explained, adding that the provided devices will be enough to provide at least ten battalions.

At the same time, the Chief of the General Staff - Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Viktor Muzhenko noted that the preliminary distribution of equipment was made and that soon the devices will be delivered to the troops.

At the same time, US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, who handed over the equipment certificate to the Ukrainian side, recalled that since 2014 the US provided Ukraine with defense assistance for a total of $ 850 million.

It's about different equipment, including counterbattery combat equipment, unmanned aerial vehicles, armored vehicles and ambulances, "she explained..

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, the draft budget of the United States laid $ 200 million for the security and defense of Ukraine.