 According to Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the United States has made the following efforts to protect Ukrainian skies during the last several months. Firstly, provided Ukraine with 1,400 stinger manpads in addition to considerable numbers of short-range air defense systems given to Ukraine by other allies and partners. Secondly, pledged to provide Ukraine with eight nasems and ammunition. 12 doves will be in Ukraine in the very near future, six more to be provided later. Committed a suite of counter and land air systems including the vampire system and other radar systems. Helped secure the donation of an S-300 system from Slovakia to Ukraine at the beginning of the all-out war. Sourced many spare parts to keep Ukrainian Soviet-type air defense systems up and running. A Pentagon spokesman confirmed this information to the local media on October 31st.