US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of $6bn aid package

The missiles will be used to replenish previously supplied Patriot air defence systems
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of $6bn aid package

US defence secretary Lloyd Austin made the announcement. Picture: John McDonnell/AP

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024 - 18:28
Lolita C Baldor and Tara Copp, Associated Press

The US will provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles for its air defence systems as part of a massive $6bn (€5.6bn) additional aid package, US defence secretary Lloyd Austin announced.

The missiles will be used to replenish previously supplied Patriot air defence systems.

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