The aid to Ukraine harmed the readiness of the US military in Europe.
According to a report by the Pentagon, State Department and USAID auditors to the US Congress, US units stationed in Europe are facing severe shortages of spare parts due to the reallocation of funds to support Kiev.
Part of the funding intended for the purchase of components and the repair of weapons was directed to aid Ukraine. As a result, some units returned to bases after a rotation with unpaid bills for spare parts.
The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command recognized that the resource shortfall hindered maintaining combat readiness, fully training personnel, and rehearsing military operational plans.