European nations with Patriot missiles hesitate to give the air defense systems to Ukraine
8 months ago

European nations with Patriot missiles hesitate to give the air defense systems to Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union countries possessing Patriot air defense systems gave no clear signal on Monday whether they might be willing to supply them to Ukraine, which is desperately seeking at least seven of the missile batteries to help fend off Russian air attacks. At a meeting of EU foreign and defense ministers, Dutch Foreign Minister Hanke Bruins Slot said the Netherlands is “looking at every kind of possibility at the moment” and is offering financial support to a German initiative to help Ukraine bolster its air defenses and to buy more drones. Asked why the Netherlands is reluctant to send some of its Patriot systems, Slot said: “We are looking again if we can deplete our store of what we still have, but that will be difficult.” Last week, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that the military organization “has mapped out existing capabilities across the alliance and there are systems that can be made available to Ukraine.” He did not name the countries that possess Patriots. Asked whether his country would provide any, Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said: “I don’t exclude that possibility, but right now we’re focused on financial contributions.” He said Sweden would send other systems that could “relieve some of the pressure” on the need for Patriots. But Stoltenberg said on Friday that if dropping below the guidelines is “the only way NATO allies are able to provide Ukraine with the weapons they need to defend themself, well, that’s a risk we have to take.” Beyond providing new Patriot batteries, Stoltenberg said that it’s also important for countries to ensure that the batteries they do send are well maintained and have spare parts and plenty of interceptor missiles.

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Zelenskyy urges 'firm and decisive' response to 'latest act of Russian madness', seeks new air-defence systems
1 month ago

Zelenskyy urges 'firm and decisive' response to 'latest act of Russian madness', seeks new air-defence systems

Firstpost  

“Ukraine’s defence minister is already holding meetings with our partners on new air defence systems - exactly the kind of systems that can protect lives from new risks,” Zelenskyy said in an evening video address published on social media. AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday urged the world leaders to “respond firmly and decisively” after Russia launched an experimental, …

What is intercontinental ballistic missile that Ukraine claims Russia fired?
1 month ago

What is intercontinental ballistic missile that Ukraine claims Russia fired?

Firstpost  

Ukraine’s air force has accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Astrakhan region overnight on its city of Dnipro. Experts say the choice of Moscow’s strike and the alleged use of the powerful long-range weapon could be a ‘message’ for the West Ukraine says Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in its central-eastern city of Dnipro overnight, …

Ukraine using French missiles inside Russia still an option, says Foreign Minister Barrot
1 month ago

Ukraine using French missiles inside Russia still an option, says Foreign Minister Barrot

Firstpost  

G20 talks in Brazil reached a fragile consensus on climate finance, with tensions over contributions from developed and developing nations, as global leaders focus on combating climate change France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday that Paris remained open to allowing Ukraine to use French long-range missiles to strike military targets inside Russia, after the United States cleared Kyiv …

Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems and more F-16 warplanes, President Zelenskyy says
5 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems and more F-16 warplanes, President Zelenskyy says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems to fully defend its airspace and protect the entire country from Russian missile attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, adding that he also wants Western partners to send more F-16 warplanes than those already pledged. A six-month delay in military assistance from the U.S., the biggest single contributor to Ukraine, …

Ukraine needs more Patriot air defense systems, F-16 warplanes, Zelensky says
5 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine needs more Patriot air defense systems, F-16 warplanes, Zelensky says

LA Times  

Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems to fully defend its airspace and protect the entire country from Russian missile attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, adding that he also wants Western partners to send more F-16 warplanes than those already pledged. A six-month delay in military assistance from the U.S., the biggest single contributor to Ukraine, meant that Kyiv’s …

Biden announces $225 million weapons package for Ukraine, including Patriot system
5 months, 1 week ago

Biden announces $225 million weapons package for Ukraine, including Patriot system

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced a new $225 million aid package for Ukraine on Thursday, including a Patriot missile system to bolster its air defenses against a deadly onslaught of Russian airstrikes. The Patriot air defense system, the second the U.S. has provided to Ukraine, is one of several Biden announced this week at the NATO summit and is …

U.S., allies announce additional air defence systems for Ukraine
5 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S., allies announce additional air defence systems for Ukraine

The Hindu  

The United States and its allies will deliver to Ukraine five additional air defence systems, including Patriot missile batteries and Patriot components, the leaders of those countries said in a joint statement during the NATO summit. They added that in the coming months, they intend to provide Ukraine with dozens of tactical air defence systems. "We are providing Ukraine with …

NATO allies commit to sending dozens of air defense systems to Ukraine, including four Patriots
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO allies commit to sending dozens of air defense systems to Ukraine, including four Patriots

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and an array of other NATO allies will send Ukraine dozens of air defense systems in the coming months, including at least four of the powerful Patriot systems that Kyiv has been desperately seeking to help fight off Russian advances in the war, according to a new joint agreement. “Today I’m announcing a historic donation of …

NATO member Romania to send a Patriot missile system to neighboring Ukraine
6 months ago

NATO member Romania to send a Patriot missile system to neighboring Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NATO member Romania’s top defense …

Romania to send Patriot system to Ukraine as Russia pounds its power grid
6 months ago

Romania to send Patriot system to Ukraine as Russia pounds its power grid

Al Jazeera  

NATO member’s donation comes after Ukraine’s repeated calls on allies to boost its air defences. NATO member Romania has announced it will send a Patriot missile system to Ukraine, which has repeatedly called on its allies to increase their air defence support as Russia attacks its energy infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week that Russia had destroyed half of …

U.S. will redirect air defense inceptor missiles to Ukraine that other allies had on order
6 months ago

U.S. will redirect air defense inceptor missiles to Ukraine that other allies had on order

LA Times  

The White House announced Thursday that it will rush delivery of air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine by redirecting planned shipments to other allied nations, as Washington scrambles to counter increased Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. National security spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. had taken the “difficult but necessary decision to reprioritize near-term planned deliveries of foreign military …

US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system after Kyiv’s desperate calls for air defenses
6 months, 1 week ago

US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system after Kyiv’s desperate calls for air defenses

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system, two U.S. officials said Tuesday, answering Kyiv’s desperate calls for more air defenses as it battles an intense Russian assault on the northeastern Kharkiv region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy late last month pleaded for additional U.S.-made Patriot systems, arguing that they will help his forces fight the close …

US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system after Kyiv's desperate calls for air defenses
6 months, 1 week ago

US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system after Kyiv's desperate calls for air defenses

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United States will send …

NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine
8 months ago

NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday pressed member countries to give more Patriot missile systems to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeated Kyiv’s almost daily appeals for more Western air defense equipment. “NATO has mapped out existing capabilities across the alliance and there are systems that can be made available to Ukraine,” Stoltenberg told reporters after an online …

Putin says he won’t start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says he won’t start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin scoffed at the possibility of his country launching an attack on a NATO member, calling it “sheer nonsense,” but warned that any Western air base hosting U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets that are slated for deployment in Ukraine would be a “legitimate target” for the Kremlin’s forces. Russia has maintained air dominance in the …

Putin says he won’t start a war with NATO but Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says he won’t start a war with NATO but Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets

LA Times  

A Ukrainian woman carries possessions rescued from the rubble of her house, which was destroyed by a Russian drone attack in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin scoffed at the possibility of his country launching an attack on a NATO member, calling it “sheer nonsense,” but warned that any Western air base hosting U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets that are slated …

Ukraine’s use of British-supplied missiles a matter for them, says No 10
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s use of British-supplied missiles a matter for them, says No 10

The Independent  

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NATO to help buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to defend allies as Russia ramps up air assault on Ukraine
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO to help buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to defend allies as Russia ramps up air assault on Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO announced Wednesday that it would help buy up to 1,000 Patriot missiles so that allies can better protect their territory as Russia ramps up its air assault on Ukraine. “Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian civilians, cities and towns show how important modern air defenses are,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in a statement. Russia’s latest …

A Russian missile attack on Kyiv wounds at least 53 as Ukraine pleads for more European support
1 year ago

A Russian missile attack on Kyiv wounds at least 53 as Ukraine pleads for more European support

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A barrage of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv on Wednesday, wounding at least 53 people, officials said, as the Ukrainian president sought more military support in Europe after a trip to Washington secured no new pledges. Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 10 ballistic missiles toward Kyiv and all were intercepted by air defenses, but their debris struck …

July 2, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 5 months ago

July 2, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

Patriot missile batteries from the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment stand ready at sunset in Poland on April 10, 2022. Department of Defense The US Army’s air defense units are among the most overworked in the US military, manning missile systems across the globe to provide around-the-clock deterrence against adversaries including Russia, North Korea, China and Iran. The …

'Poland suggests Zelenskyy resign; Ukraine prez losing support of European neighbours,' REVEALS Seymour Hersh
1 year, 7 months ago

'Poland suggests Zelenskyy resign; Ukraine prez losing support of European neighbours,' REVEALS Seymour Hersh

Firstpost  

A group of European countries led by Poland has been quietly urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to find a way to end its war against Russia. These nations are allies of Kyiv and “declared enemies” of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to US investigative journalist Seymour Hersh. He further alleged that this group is led by Poland, whose leadership “no …

Patriot missile defense system in Ukraine likely damaged by Russian hit, say US sources
1 year, 7 months ago

Patriot missile defense system in Ukraine likely damaged by Russian hit, say US sources

Firstpost  

Two US officials said on Tuesday that a Russian hit likely damaged a US-made Patriot missile defence system used by Ukraine, but that it did not appear to have been destroyed. The Patriot system is one of a slew of powerful air defence systems delivered by the West to assist Ukraine in repelling a Russian air attack campaign that has …

Patriot missile system in Ukraine likely ‘damaged’: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

Patriot missile system in Ukraine likely ‘damaged’: Report

Al Jazeera  

As Russia claims that US-made Patriot system has been destroyed in Ukraine, US sources say the missile platform is likely only damaged. A US-made Patriot missile defence system being used by Ukrainian forces has likely suffered some damage from a Russian air attack but does not appear to have been destroyed, two United States officials told the Reuters news agency. …

Analysis: Ukraine says it stopped a missile Russia said was unstoppable
1 year, 7 months ago

Analysis: Ukraine says it stopped a missile Russia said was unstoppable

CNN  

CNN — Ukraine’s assertion that a US Patriot defense battery took out one of Russia’s most modern ballistic missiles is a notable moment in the conflict, now in its 15th month, Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian military have touted the Kinzhal, or Kh-47, as an example of Russia’s modernized missile arsenal, claiming that its hypersonic speed makes it …

Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s air force claimed Saturday to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow’s most modern missiles. “They were saying that the Patriot is an outdated American weapon, and Russian weapons are the best in the …

Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with U.S. Patriot system
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with U.S. Patriot system

LA Times  

Ukraine’s air force claimed Saturday to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow’s most modern missiles. “They were saying that the Patriot is an outdated American weapon, and Russian weapons are the best in the world,” air force …

US-made Patriot guided missile systems arrive in Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

US-made Patriot guided missile systems arrive in Ukraine

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — American-made Patriot missiles have arrived in Ukraine, the country’s defense minister said Wednesday, providing Kyiv with a long-sought new shield against the Russian airstrikes that have devastated cities and civilian infrastructure. Reznikov said he first asked for Patriot systems when visiting the U.S. in August 2021, five months before Russia’s full-scale invasion and seven years after Russia …

U.S.-made Patriot guided missile systems arrive in Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

U.S.-made Patriot guided missile systems arrive in Ukraine

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s Defence Minister said on April 19 his country has received the U.S.-made Patriot surface-to-air guided missile systems it has long craved and which Kyiv hopes will help shield it from Russian airstrikes during the war. “Today, our beautiful Ukrainian sky becomes more secure because Patriot air defence systems have arrived in Ukraine,” Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said in a …

U.S.-made Patriot guided missile systems arrive in Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

U.S.-made Patriot guided missile systems arrive in Ukraine

LA Times  

U.S. soldiers stand next to a Patriot missile battery in Lithuania in 2017. Ukraine’s defense minister said Wednesday his country has received U.S.-made Patriot systems that Kyiv hopes will help shield it from Russian strikes. American-made Patriot missiles have arrived in Ukraine, the country’s defense minister said Wednesday, providing Kyiv with a long-sought new shield against the Russian airstrikes that …

Ukraine awaits U.S. missile system after latest Russian strike
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine awaits U.S. missile system after latest Russian strike

LA Times  

A resident looks at his home, damaged in a Russian rocket attack in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Friday. The death toll from Russian missile strikes on eastern Ukraine’s city of Sloviansk rose to 11 Saturday as rescue crews tried to reach people trapped in the rubble of an apartment building, Ukrainian authorities said. Speaking Saturday on Ukrainian state TV, …

US to send Ukraine longer-range bombs in latest turnaround
1 year, 10 months ago

US to send Ukraine longer-range bombs in latest turnaround

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After months of agonizing, the U.S has agreed to send longer-range bombs to Ukraine as it prepares to launch a spring offensive to retake territory Russia captured last year, U.S. officials said Thursday, confirming that the new weapons will have roughly double the range of any other offensive weapon provided by America. The package also for the first …

U.S. to send Ukraine longer-range bombs in latest turnaround
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S. to send Ukraine longer-range bombs in latest turnaround

LA Times  

After months of agonizing, the U.S. has agreed to send longer-range bombs to Ukraine as it prepares to launch a spring offensive to retake territory Russia captured last year, U.S. officials said Thursday, confirming that the new weapons will have roughly double the range of any other offensive weapon provided by America. The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which will pay …

Olllongren: Netherlands will send Patriot missile launchers to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Olllongren: Netherlands will send Patriot missile launchers to Ukraine

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will supply Ukraine with two Patriot missile launchers and ammunition, but not a complete system, defence minister Kajsa Ollongren has confirmed. The minister gave more details of the agreement after prime minister Mark Rutte said during his visit to US president Joe Biden last week that there was an ‘intention’ to send Patriots. She also confirmed that the …

Olllongren: Netherlands will send Patriot missile launchers to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Olllongren: Netherlands will send Patriot missile launchers to Ukraine

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will supply Ukraine with two Patriot missile launchers and ammunition, but not a complete system, defence minister Kajsa Ollongren has confirmed. The minister gave more details of the agreement after prime minister Mark Rutte said during his visit to US president Joe Biden last week that there was an ‘intention’ to send Patriots. She also confirmed that the …

MPs back Patriot missile plan, but details still scarce: NOS
1 year, 11 months ago

MPs back Patriot missile plan, but details still scarce: NOS

Dutch News  

A clear majority of MPs support prime minister Mark Rutte’s pledge to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine alongside the US and Germany, broadcaster NOS reported on Thursday. Rutte said during his visit to president Joe Biden earlier in the week that the Netherlands ‘intends’ to deliver Patriot missiles to Ukraine because they are ‘crucial for this phase of the war’. …

MPs back Patriot missile plan, but details still scarce: NOS
1 year, 11 months ago

MPs back Patriot missile plan, but details still scarce: NOS

Dutch News  

A clear majority of MPs support prime minister Mark Rutte’s pledge to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine alongside the US and Germany, broadcaster NOS reported on Thursday. Rutte said during his visit to president Joe Biden earlier in the week that the Netherlands ‘intends’ to deliver Patriot missiles to Ukraine because they are ‘crucial for this phase of the war’. …

Netherlands says it will send Patriot assistance to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Netherlands says it will send Patriot assistance to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Tuesday that his country plans to “join” the U.S. and Germany’s efforts to train and arm Ukraine with advanced Patriot defense systems. The Dutch defense ministry said that Rutte’s announcement came after Ukraine had asked the Netherlands to provide “Patriot capacity.” “We have the intention to join what you are doing with …

Ukrainian troops to train on Patriot missile system in US
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukrainian troops to train on Patriot missile system in US

Firstpost  

Patriot training normally can take several months, but the longer those troops are off the line, they’re not actually engaged in combat. So the training will be shortened, according to the Pentagon spokesman Washington: About 100 Ukrainian troops will head to Oklahoma’s Fort Sill as soon as next week to begin training on the Patriot missile defense system, getting Kyiv …

Ukrainian troops to train on Patriot system in Oklahoma
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukrainian troops to train on Patriot system in Oklahoma

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — About 100 Ukrainian troops will head to Oklahoma’s Fort Sill as soon as next week to begin training on the Patriot missile defense system, getting Kyiv closer to obtaining the long-sought protection against Russia’s missile attacks. Ukraine for months requested that the U.S. provide the Patriot surface-to-air guided missile defense system because it can target aircraft, cruise missiles …

Ukrainian troops to train on Patriot missile defense system in Oklahoma
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukrainian troops to train on Patriot missile defense system in Oklahoma

LA Times  

About 100 Ukrainian troops will head to Oklahoma’s Ft. Sill as soon as next week to begin training on the Patriot missile defense system, the Pentagon announced Tuesday. Ukraine has long sought the Patriot surface-to-air guided missile defense system because it can target aircraft, cruise missiles and shorter-range ballistic missiles. The number of Ukrainians coming to Ft. Sill is approximately …

Germany to supply Ukraine with armoured personnel carriers, Patriot missile battery
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany to supply Ukraine with armoured personnel carriers, Patriot missile battery

Firstpost  

The German government didn’t specify how many Marder APCs will be supplied or when. It said that Germany will train Ukrainian forces on them Berlin: Germany will supply Ukraine with armoured personnel carriers and a Patriot missile battery, the government said Thursday. The statement noted that the US last month announced that it would give a Patriot air defence missile …

Germany to send armored carriers, Patriot battery to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany to send armored carriers, Patriot battery to Ukraine

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany will supply Ukraine with armored personnel carriers and a Patriot missile battery, the government said Thursday. The statement noted that the U.S. last month announced that it would give a Patriot air defense missile battery to Ukraine and said that “Germany will join the United States in supplying an additional Patriot air defense battery to Ukraine.” It …

Foreign Secretary says tanks 'may well be part' of the UK's future support packages for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Foreign Secretary says tanks 'may well be part' of the UK's future support packages for Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Britain, France and Germany are considering sending tanks and armoured vehicles to Ukraine as Russia and Vladimir Putin continue to wage war. A new U.S. military aid package will see dozens of Bradleys sent to Ukraine World leaders condemn Russia's 'hypocritical' call for ceasefire as Biden accuses Vladimir of 'seeking oxygen': Pushed on whether the UK would join other nations …

Germany to send armoured carriers, Patriot battery to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany to send armoured carriers, Patriot battery to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Germany’s decision comes after France said it will hold talks with Kyiv to arrange for the delivery of armored combat vehicles. Germany will supply Ukraine with armoured personnel carriers and a Patriot missile battery, the government has said. The statement also said the US would provide Bradley fighting vehicles to Ukraine while Germany would provide Marder armoured personnel carriers. Germany’s …

Russia launches massive missile barrage across Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia launches massive missile barrage across Ukraine

The Hindu  

Multiple regions of Ukraine, including its capital, faced a massive Russian missile attack on December 29, 2022, the biggest wave of strikes in weeks targeting power stations and other critical infrastructure during freezing weather. Russia dispatched explosive drones to selected regions overnight before broadening the barrage with “air and sea-based cruise missiles launched from strategic aircraft and ships” in the …

French defense chief visits Ukraine, pledges more support
1 year, 11 months ago

French defense chief visits Ukraine, pledges more support

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — France’s defense minister on Wednesday pledged further military support for Ukraine, insisting his government’s backing is unflagging while efforts are also being made with Moscow to reach an eventual negotiated end to Russia’s invasion. France could deliver a new air-defense system in the future, officials said, without revealing details, though Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov added that …

Patriot system | America’s missile defence umbrella
1 year, 11 months ago

Patriot system | America’s missile defence umbrella

The Hindu  

When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, not many thought that the war would last this long. After suffering setbacks in Kharkiv and Kherson, Russia launched a new phase of air strikes, targeting military and energy infrastructure in Ukraine, which strengthened Kyiv’s calls for advanced defence systems. After much debate, the U.S. finally announced that it would …

Explained | What is the Patriot missile defense system, that Ukraine will receive from the U.S.?
2 years ago

Explained | What is the Patriot missile defense system, that Ukraine will receive from the U.S.?

The Hindu  

Ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington on Wednesday, the Biden administration said it would provide another $1.85 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including the Patriot air defense system that the Ukrainian leader has said his country urgently needs to fend off Russian attacks. The Patriot, which stands for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, …

From Patriot missile to satellite systems: How $1.8 billion US military aid will help Ukraine in war with Russia
2 years ago

From Patriot missile to satellite systems: How $1.8 billion US military aid will help Ukraine in war with Russia

Firstpost  

The massive $1.85 billion package announced by the Joe Biden administration during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington will improve Ukrainian troops’ ability to counter-attack incoming Russian airstrikes and continue offensives against invading troops Washington: The presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on Wednesday puts a dramatic exclamation point on the Biden administration’s latest announcement of military aid to …

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