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A Pentagon official has admitted that US forces are inside Ukraine to ensure Ukrainian troops manage and account for their Western-provided weapons.Summary
This article by Lolita C. Baldor, writing for Stars and Stripes, makes the following points:
- The senior official, who spoke anonymously, would not say how close to the battlefronts the US troops were getting.
- The move is part of a broader strategy to ensure weapons provided to Ukraine don't end up in the hands of Russian forces or their proxies.
- US officials have faced persistent questions from some members of Congress over how the administration is accounting for the billions of dollars in arms sent to Ukraine.
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References from the Web
- OCT 2022 U.S. military inspectors in Ukraine to keep further track of weapons and equipment—NBC News
- NOV 2022 Pentagon announces another $400 million in military aid to Ukraine, establishes headquarters in Germany to handle shipments and training—Stars and Stripes
Source Information:
- Article Source: Stars and Stripes
- Media Check: Stars and Stripes - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
