US to Boost Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Russian Advances

Increased Military Support for Ukraine

Washington, July 8: US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will enhance its military support to Ukraine, following Russia's announcement of new territorial gains.

During a press briefing at the White House on Monday (US time), Trump acknowledged the escalating difficulties faced by Ukraine on the battlefield due to intensified Russian assaults.

"We will need to provide more weapons—primarily defensive ones," Trump stated, emphasizing the severity of the attacks Ukraine has been experiencing.

"They are being hit very, very hard," he remarked, expressing his dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

This announcement from the US President came just days after a temporary pause in certain arms shipments to Kyiv, a decision that surprised Ukrainian officials and led to urgent requests for clarification.

The brief suspension of military aid raised significant concerns in Kyiv, which is currently facing some of the most intense missile and drone strikes since the conflict began over three years ago.

Trump's statements coincided with Russia's claim of a new victory on the battlefield, reporting the capture of its first village in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region after months of offensive operations.

This latest advance followed a large-scale drone and missile attack, reportedly aimed at Ukraine's military recruitment centers.

In response, Ukraine announced it had executed a drone strike on a Russian ammunition factory located in the Moscow region, highlighting Kyiv's determination to maintain both defensive and counter-offensive operations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also took to social media to express his commitment to enhancing international support and collaboration through upcoming strategic meetings.

"I have directed Ukraine's Minister of Defence to organize the next Ramstein meetings in various formats," Zelensky shared. "The UK, along with Germany and other allies, is currently keeping Ramstein operational, and we anticipate significant developments for our resilience in August and September."

Pointing out the increasing dependence of Russian forces on Iranian-made "Shahed" drones, Zelensky stated, "The world can see how much Russia relies on 'Shahed' drones. They have limited options left to prolong the conflict… I appreciate everyone who is assisting us in countering these attacks and supporting our defense against Russian missiles."