US to send surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine

Plus: A new study reveals a signal pathway to control binge eating. Jul 03, 2022 [Blueprint]( The war between Russia and Ukraine is still going on at full pelt. The Ukrainian military is employing every weapon in its arsenal to resist Russia’s invasion, while Western countries are delivering weapons to support the Ukrainian government. Now, the U.S. has announced on Friday that it will send Ukraine two NASAMS surface-to-air missile systems, four counter-artillery radars, and about 150,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition. The new military aid was valued at $820 million. Before getting to this latest development in the war, let’s take a look at our video of the day to see how super-skinny tires work on a car. Good morning. I’m Mert, an editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s get started. If you haven't already, check out our new [IE+ subscription]( launching July 14, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis, premium features, and more. Claim your [free one-month trial here](. [Play]VIDEO OF THE DAY [A YouTuber puts super-skinny tires on a car to make it more fun]( [Super-skinny tires on a car.]( He also runs a series of experiments to compare the tires to regular-sized ones. [Must Read]MUST READ [US will provide Ukraine with advanced NASAMS in a new $820m military aid]( [National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.]( [National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.]( Wikimedia Commons The U.S. announced on Friday [a new $820 million Ukraine military aid]( includes National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). A statement from the Pentagon further noted that the U.S. Department of defense “recognizes Norway’s cooperation to enable the historic provision by the United States of modern air defense systems that will help Ukraine defend against Russia’s brutal air attacks.” This indicates that the systems being sent to Ukraine might be from Norwegian stocks. → Grateful for the new weapons. Wherever they come from, the Ukrainians are happy to have them. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to Twitter to share the following statement: “I commend US historic decision to provide UA with new security assistance package, including modern air defense systems. Thank you POTUS for your continued leadership and support of UA in its fight against the aggressor. Together towards the victory!” Will this aid be enough for Ukraine to end this war once and for all? Only time will tell. [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Linkedin]( [HEALTH]HEALTH [A new study reveals a signal pathway to control binge eating]( A group of researchers from the University of Cologne has developed an entirely novel approach to [treating eating disorders]( that may be the key to finally controlling such harmful impulses, according to a press release published by the institution on Thursday. 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[MAIL & MUSINGS]MAIL & MUSINGS The US has announced that it will send Ukraine surface-to-air missile systems. Do you think the US’ NASAMS will make a difference in the course of the war? [I don’t think there’ll be a significant change.]( [Ukraine needs more support.]( [Yes. These advanced missile systems are promising.]( [I’m not sure, but I don’t think so.]( YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Yesterday we asked if you think we will be able to connect to the internet during flights soon, and the results show that the majority think so. 63 percent of the participants say it’s a great development, while 17 percent aren’t sure about its reliability. 63% Yes! And this is a great development. 17% I'm not sure about its reliability. I hope it won't cause any accidents. 15% I don’t know, but I hope we will. 5% Nope. It doesn't sound safe. 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