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How will the Patriot missiles help Ukraine?

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Patriot missiles will help Ukraine intercept Russian ballistic and cruise missiles, defend key targets from escalating attacks, and fill urgent gaps in Ukraine's air defenses. The systems are considered essential for countering daily missile and drone strikes.

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What is the Patriot missile system?

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  • The US will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, with the EU covering costs. 1s
  • The Patriot system is a mobile surface-to-air missile defense platform developed by Raytheon. 24s
  • Patriot batteries include radar, control systems, launchers, and support vehicles. 47s
  • The system's radar range exceeds 150 kilometers, and each battery costs over $1 billion USD. 1m 29s
  • Ukrainian officials see the Patriots as vital for defense, while Russia considers their supply an escalation. 2m 8s
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What is the Patriot missile system?
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Reuters
10 hours ago
What is the Patriot missile system?

Patriot air defence missiles are urgently wanted by Ukraine to fend off daily Russian missile and drone attacks.

What is the Patriot missile system?
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Reuters
10 hours ago
What is the Patriot missile system?

Ukrainian officials say Patriots are essential to defend key targets from Russia's escalating long-range attacks.

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CNN
1 day ago
Trump gives Russia new deadline for Ukraine peace deal

Only U.S. made Patriots can stop Russian ballistic missiles and only the U.S. can authorize them getting to Ukraine.

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CBS News
1 day ago
Trump considers new funding for Ukraine

Patriot missiles are one of the few defense weapons capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, which Ukraine has been pushing for.

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