US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system after Kyiv’s desperate calls for air defenses
SUMMARY
The United States has agreed to send Ukraine another Patriot missile system in response to requests for more air defenses amid the ongoing Russian offensive on the northeastern Kharkiv region. President Joe Biden approved the move, marking the second Patriot system provided to Ukraine, with additional missiles supplied by the Pentagon. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy advocated for these systems, stating they are crucial to counter the significant bombardment from Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of these defenses in protecting civilian areas and critical infrastructure.
