US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine

The US has approved a $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine. This decision follows urgent requests from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for allies to accelerate the delivery of these critical munitions. Ukraine has emphasized the immediate necessity for more missile interceptors to counter the increasing waves of missiles launched by Russia. The approved sale aims to provide the essential defensive capabilities required to protect Ukrainian airspace against ongoing Russian aerial attacks.