<p>A spokesperson for the Pentagon said Tuesday that it overestimated the value of weapons it sent to Ukraine over the last two years by a whopping $6.2 billion. Sabrina Singh, the Pentagon’s spokeswoman revealed that the accounting error took place as military officials took into account the replacement cost rather than the book value of the weapons pulled from the Pentagon stocks to be delivered to the war-torn nation.</p>

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<p>This adjustment has now led to a surplus in American coffers which the administration plans to use in future security packages meant to shore up Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia. Of $6.2 billion, there was an error of $3.6 billion in the current fiscal year and $2.6 billion in the previous year ending September 2022.<br />
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“It’s just going to go back into the pot of money that we have allocated&nbsp;for the future Pentagon stock drawdowns,” the spokeswoman said.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine’s new counter-offensive against Russia</strong></h2>

<p>In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, new developments have emerged as Ukraine launches a counteroffensive against the Kremlin's occupying forces. This move aims to reclaim the territory that has been under Russian control since the full-scale invasion in February 2022.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Fake image of explosion at Pentagon briefly goes viral</strong></p>

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<p>However, Ukrainian forces are encountering challenges such as heavily mined areas and fortified defences, as stated by Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the commander in chief of Ukraine's armed forces.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia’s assault on Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>Simultaneously, Russia has intensified its assault on the Kyiv region by deploying numerous Shahed exploding drones. This attack has exposed vulnerabilities in the air defence system of Ukraine, which has been engaged in warfare for nearly 16 months. Ukrainian officials reported that they successfully intercepted and destroyed 32 out of the 35 drones launched by Russia early on Tuesday.</p>

<h2><strong>USA’s military aid to Ukraine so far</strong></h2>

<p>Initially estimated on June 13, the US had pledged over $40 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion. However, with the new calculation, it appears that the actual amount of aid provided by the US is less than $34 billion.</p>

<p>It is difficult for officials to determine the exact remaining funds available for drawdowns or the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which offers long-term funding for the procurement of various weapons, including larger air defence systems.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-daniel-ellsbergs-history-defining-disclosure-with-pentagon-papers-that-rocked-white-house-605431"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Explained | Daniel Ellsberg's history-defining expose of Pentagon Papers that rocked White House</strong></a></p>

<p>In response to Russia's invasion, the US has approved four rounds of aid to Ukraine, totalling approximately $113 billion. Some of this financial support has been allocated to replenishing US military equipment that was deployed to the frontlines.</p>

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A spokesperson for the Pentagon said Tuesday that it overestimated the value of weapons it sent to Ukraine over the last two years by a whopping $6.2 billion. Sabrina Singh, the Pentagon’s spokeswoman revealed that the accounting error took place as military officials took into account the replacement cost rather than the book value of the weapons pulled from the Pentagon stocks to be delivered to the war-torn nation.

A spokesperson for the Pentagon said Tuesday that it overestimated the value of weapons it sent to Ukraine over the last two years by a whopping $6.2 billion. Sabrina Singh, the Pentagon’s spokeswoman revealed that the accounting error took place as military officials took into account the replacement cost rather than the book value of the weapons pulled from the Pentagon stocks to be delivered to the war-torn nation. BREAKING: Pentagon says it overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by $6.2 billionpic.twitter.com/GesSDyU1xV — The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 20, 2023 × This adjustment has now led to a surplus in American coffers which the administration plans to use in future security packages meant to shore up Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia. Of $6.2 billion, there was an error of $3.6 billion in the current fiscal year and $2.6 billion in the previous year ending September 2022. “It’s just going to go back into the pot of money that we have allocated for the future Pentagon stock drawdowns,” the spokeswoman said. Ukraine’s new counter-offensive against Russia In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, new developments have emerged as Ukraine launches a counteroffensive against the Kremlin's occupying forces. This move aims to reclaim the territory that has been under Russian control since the full-scale invasion in February 2022. Watch: Fake image of explosion at Pentagon briefly goes viral × However, Ukrainian forces are encountering challenges such as heavily mined areas and fortified defences, as stated by Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the commander in chief of Ukraine's armed forces. Russia’s assault on Ukraine Simultaneously, Russia has intensified its assault on the Kyiv region by deploying numerous Shahed exploding drones. This attack has exposed vulnerabilities in the air defence system of Ukraine, which has been engaged in warfare for nearly 16 months. Ukrainian officials reported that they successfully intercepted and destroyed 32 out of the 35 drones launched by Russia early on Tuesday. USA’s military aid to Ukraine so far Initially estimated on June 13, the US had pledged over $40 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion. However, with the new calculation, it appears that the actual amount of aid provided by the US is less than $34 billion. It is difficult for officials to determine the exact remaining funds available for drawdowns or the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which offers long-term funding for the procurement of various weapons, including larger air defence systems. Also read: Explained | Daniel Ellsberg's history-defining expose of Pentagon Papers that rocked White House In response to Russia's invasion, the US has approved four rounds of aid to Ukraine, totalling approximately $113 billion. Some of this financial support has been allocated to replenishing US military equipment that was deployed to the frontlines. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

US overestimated value of weapons sent to Ukraine by $6.2 billion: Pentagon

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<p>Vyacheslav Volodin, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has warned of global catastrophe. Volodin said that the West's deliveries of new offensive weapons to Ukraine will cause mass destruction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Volodin, the speaker of the Duma — Russia's lower house of parliament, said that such military assistance to &nbsp;Kyiv will threaten Russia's territories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the Telegram messaging app, Volodin said that if the United States and NATO nations supply weapons that will be "used to strike civilian cities and attempt to seize our territories", it will lead to "retaliatory measures" using more powerful weapons.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-challenger-tanks-to-caesar-howitzers-western-allies-step-up-weapons-supplies-to-ukraine-554609/#us-bradley-fighting-vehicle-stryker-armoured-personnel-carriers-and-more-554603">From Challenger tanks to Caesar howitzers: Western allies step up weapons supplies to Ukraine</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>His remarks come after the Ukrainian allies agreed to send massive military assistance for Kyiv's fight against Russian forces during their defence ministers' talks at Ramstein Air Base in Germany last Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Volodin said, "Arguments that the nuclear powers have not previously used weapons of mass destruction in local conflicts are untenable."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Because these states did not face a situation where there was a threat to the security of their citizens and the territorial integrity of the country," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Deliveries of offensive weapons to the Kyiv regime will lead to a global catastrophe," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;UK donates helicopter to Ukraine, Germany says 'in close dialogue' with partners on issue of tanks&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>The West announced a powerful military package that included Stryker armoured personnel carriers, Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Avenger air defence systems.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the fresh package and called it an "important" help to fight against the aggressor, but called out West's "indecisiveness" over the supply of German tanks.&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Vyacheslav Volodin, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has warned of global catastrophe. Volodin said that the West's deliveries of new offensive weapons to Ukraine will cause mass destruction. Volodin, the speaker of the Duma — Russia's lower house of parliament, said that such military assistance to Kyiv will threaten Russia's territories. On the Telegram messaging app, Volodin said that if the United States and NATO nations supply weapons that will be "used to strike civilian cities and attempt to seize our territories", it will lead to "retaliatory measures" using more powerful weapons. IN PICS | From Challenger tanks to Caesar howitzers: Western allies step up weapons supplies to Ukraine His remarks come after the Ukrainian allies agreed to send massive military assistance for Kyiv's fight against Russian forces during their defence ministers' talks at Ramstein Air Base in Germany last Friday. Volodin said, "Arguments that the nuclear powers have not previously used weapons of mass destruction in local conflicts are untenable." "Because these states did not face a situation where there was a threat to the security of their citizens and the territorial integrity of the country," he added. "Deliveries of offensive weapons to the Kyiv regime will lead to a global catastrophe," he said. WATCH | UK donates helicopter to Ukraine, Germany says 'in close dialogue' with partners on issue of tanks × The West announced a powerful military package that included Stryker armoured personnel carriers, Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Avenger air defence systems. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the fresh package and called it an "important" help to fight against the aggressor, but called out West's "indecisiveness" over the supply of German tanks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Putin’s ally warns of ‘global catastrophe’ due to the West’s deliveries of new weapons to Ukraine

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<p>Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Moscow on Tuesday (July 5) claimed that some of the West-supplied weapons are spreading across the Middle East and ending up on the black market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During televised remarks, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Ukraine had received more than 28,000 tonnes of military cargo so far, and some of the Western weapons were appearing in the Middle East.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shoigu said: "In the hope of prolonging the conflict in Ukraine, the collective West is continuing large-scale arms supplies to the Kyiv regime."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"According to information at our disposal, some of the foreign weapons supplied by the West to Ukraine are spreading across the Middle Eastern region and are also ending up on the black market," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although, he didn't provide any evidence to support his claims. He neither provided any other details.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;Russian shelling continues in Kharkiv, Putin declares victory in Luhansk&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>&nbsp;Russia announced the invasion of its neighbouring country Ukraine on February 24 this year. But Moscow calls it a "special military operation." The invasion has damaged Ukrainian cities as bombings destroyed infrastructure and killed people, causing millions to flee homes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To counter Russia's invasion, the US and other Western countries have provided Ukraine with advanced and high-precision weapons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If we talk just about the US, including the latest package, around $6.9 billion has been provided so far by Washington to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the latest development, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered Russian troops to press their offensive deeper into the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine after Moscow's forces seized the strategic city of Lysychansk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shoigu told Putin on Monday that Moscow's forces were now in full control of the Lugansk region. On Tuesday, Shoigu said that Russia would continue what the Kremlin has termed a "special military operation" until the end.&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Moscow on Tuesday (July 5) claimed that some of the West-supplied weapons are spreading across the Middle East and ending up on the black market. During televised remarks, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Ukraine had received more than 28,000 tonnes of military cargo so far, and some of the Western weapons were appearing in the Middle East. Shoigu said: "In the hope of prolonging the conflict in Ukraine, the collective West is continuing large-scale arms supplies to the Kyiv regime." "According to information at our disposal, some of the foreign weapons supplied by the West to Ukraine are spreading across the Middle Eastern region and are also ending up on the black market," he added. Although, he didn't provide any evidence to support his claims. He neither provided any other details. ALSO READ | Russian shelling continues in Kharkiv, Putin declares victory in Luhansk × Russia announced the invasion of its neighbouring country Ukraine on February 24 this year. But Moscow calls it a "special military operation." The invasion has damaged Ukrainian cities as bombings destroyed infrastructure and killed people, causing millions to flee homes. To counter Russia's invasion, the US and other Western countries have provided Ukraine with advanced and high-precision weapons. If we talk just about the US, including the latest package, around $6.9 billion has been provided so far by Washington to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country. In the latest development, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered Russian troops to press their offensive deeper into the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine after Moscow's forces seized the strategic city of Lysychansk. Shoigu told Putin on Monday that Moscow's forces were now in full control of the Lugansk region. On Tuesday, Shoigu said that Russia would continue what the Kremlin has termed a "special military operation" until the end. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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