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Missiles, mine-clearing systems in new US package for Ukraine

Washington announces a new $775M defence package for Kiev on the 177th day of the conflict, while a key pipeline conveying Russian natural gas to Europe is set to shut down for three days for “maintenance”. Over 5,000 civilians have been killed and more than 7,000 wounded since the Ukraine conflict erupted on February 24, according to UN estimates. (AFP) Friday, August 19, 2022 US announces new…