US Supplies Ukraine With Artillery Shells, Mobile Rocket Artillery Missiles - Reports

The US is supplying Ukraine with artillery shells and mobile rocket artillery missiles, according to Reuters. The specific number of shells and missiles transferred is not specified. This comes after the White House confirmed that the Pentagon had paused deliveries of certain air defense missiles and precision munitions to Ukraine due to concerns over low US stock levels. US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will supply Kiev with "some more weapons," but did not clarify what his administration planned to send.

The United States has resumed deliveries of artillery shells and mobile rocket artillery missiles to Ukraine, according to Reuters. This move comes after a brief pause in weapon shipments, which was attributed to concerns about low US military stockpiles [1]. The White House confirmed that the Pentagon had paused deliveries of certain air defense missiles and precision munitions to Ukraine due to these concerns.

The pause in weapon shipments was a surprise to many, including lawmakers and European allies, who were not notified in advance [2]. The decision to halt the shipment was a unilateral move by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to multiple sources [3]. Hegseth has previously halted aid to Ukraine without apparent coordination with lawmakers or within the administration.

Despite the pause, the Pentagon's assessment found that providing continued assistance to Ukraine would not drain US supplies below a required threshold needed to ensure military readiness [3]. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered an expansion of contacts with the United States to ensure critical deliveries of military supplies, primarily air defense [1].

Germany's Friedrich Merz has also pledged to offer air defense systems to Ukraine at a conference discussing the country's recovery in Rome on Thursday [2]. These developments come as both Ukraine and Russia continue to trade attacks, with Ukrainian air defense units defending Kiev against Russian drones and missile attacks.

The US has not specified the exact number of artillery shells and rocket missiles being sent to Ukraine. However, the shipment includes 155 mm artillery shells and GMLRS (mobile rocket artillery) missiles, according to officials [1]. The White House has defended the decision to pause and resume shipments, stating that it followed an ongoing review by the Defense Department of US assistance to allies and partners abroad [3].

References:
[1] https://trt.global/world/article/dd7f66785298
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_S8N3CL027:0-germany-s-merz-will-offer-ukraine-air-defence-at-rome-recovery-conference/
[3] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/military/hegseth-halted-weapons-ukraine-military-analysis-aid-wouldnt-jeopardiz-rcna216790