NATO’s Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) has begun taking over support operations for Ukraine, transitioning responsibilities from US and international organizations set up after Russia’s 2022 invasion.
NATO established NSATU at its summer summit to coordinate the provision, transfer, and repair of military equipment essential to Kyiv’s operations.
The initiative will also support the training of Ukrainian soldiers in allied countries, enhance interoperability with NATO, and align with its standards.
NSATU will comprise up to 700 personnel from NATO nations and partner countries.
The headquarters will be in Wiesbaden, Germany, with additional logistical facilities along the alliance’s eastern flank.
US Army General Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, stated that NSATU’s actions aim to place Ukraine and NATO in a “position of strength.”
US Assistance to Ukraine
The NSATU’s announcement comes after the US unveiled a new $988 million security aid package for Ukraine earlier this month.
The package includes drones, ammunition for HIMARS precision rocket launchers, spare parts, and equipment for artillery, tanks, and armored vehicles.
Also this month, the US State Department approved support services for Ukraine’s F-16 fleet with an estimated cost of $266.4 million.
Through this assistance, Kyiv’s F-16s will receive the Joint Mission Planning System, a software tool for automated mission planning, along with maintenance, training, and spare parts.