This week, the Biden administration is expected to unveil a $275 million weapons package for Ukraine.

It is reported that the Biden administration will reveal a $275 million weapons deal for Ukraine this week, according to a U.S. official.

The weapons will be provided from U.S. stockpiles and delivered to Ukraine faster than a USAI package, as per the presidential drawdown authority (PDA) money.

The HIMAR system will be included in the weapons package, but not HIMAR ammunition, along with 155 mm artillery shells, drones, and Javelin surface-to-air missiles, the official stated.

After the announcement on the weapons package, the U.S. will have $6.9 billion in PDA funding and $2.21 billion in USAI funding left for Ukraine.

The U.S. gave Ukraine $425 million in supplies and weapons last month using PDA funds to address its most pressing air defense, air-to-ground weapons, rocket systems, artillery munitions, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons needs.

President Biden recently approved the use of American long-range missiles in Ukraine, two days after the latest package arrived. Russian President Putin had previously stated that any such action would be considered an act of war.

On Tuesday, Russian officials claimed that Ukrainian forces used Biden's approval to launch six U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile Systems into Russian territory.

Russia reported that it successfully shot down five missiles and sustained damage to a sixth. Additionally, debris from the missiles landed near a Russian military facility, but there were no casualties or significant damage beyond a minor fire.

Planet Chronicle received confirmation of the overnight strike from a U.S. official.

During a briefing on Tuesday, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh informed reporters that Russia intensified the conflict with Ukraine by deploying over 11,000 soldiers from North Korea to join Russian forces in the Kursk region.

The Biden administration is committed to providing Ukraine with the necessary weapons for the battlefield.

"Singh stated that the action was not escalatory, but rather a commitment that had been set from the start of the administration."

The Department of Defense (DOD) believes that more North Korean troops may be moving to Russia, but there are already over 11,000 DPRK soldiers already stationed with Russian forces.

Singh stated that the reason for the move into the Kursk region is to specifically engage Ukrainian forces.

Planet Chronicle Digital’s Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.