U.S. announces $2.5 billion in military assistance for Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine it valued at up to $2.5 billion, including hundreds of armored vehicles and support for Ukraine's air defense.

The latest assistance includes 59 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and 90 Stryker Armored Personnel Carriers, the U.S. Defense Department said in a statement.

(Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Tim Ahmann)