The United States has provided Kiev with non-lethal military aid worth more than $260 million, but in reality part of this equipment is not more than trash, writes.

for example, the division of the Ukrainian army, numbering about 120 people, has received from the Pentagon a single flak jacket, moreover of a type that the US stopped using in the mid-2000s.

in addition, under Ukrainian Military used U.S. security officials the HMMWV (Humvee), manufactured at the end of 1980-ies - early 1990-ies. In parts of machines, installed plastic Windows and doors, not providing any protection. Tires that have a very long time lay in stock, fast break, and the replacement of tyres Humvee in Ukraine costs about a thousand dollars.

All of this has created in the Ukrainian army distrust of the United States, according to the publication." If the Americans are going to supply us with the equipment, may not send second-hand ", - told the Ukrainian commander.

the Pentagon did not want to explain these data, but the official said that North America continues to have plans to provide Ukraine with military equipment and to assist with the training of soldiers.

This year, the US gave the Ukrainian army about a hundred Humvee, another 100 similar machines are ready For shipment in the composition of the list of activities, which authorized the Pentagon under an NDA described as the supply of " equipment that is collecting dust around and that no one in the armed forces cannot apply ". According to him, in such cases, the Humvee is often given just for auto parts.

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