US to prioritise transfer of missiles for Patriot and NASAMS to Ukraine
Ukraine has become a priority country for deliveries of US anti-aircraft missiles.
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The information was shared by Voice of America journalist Ostap Yarysh, citing a statement by White House communications adviser John Kirby.
‼️ The US Department of State has made a decision to prioritise the delivery of missiles to Patriot and NASAMS systems to Ukraine. Supplies of these missiles to other countries will have to be postponed, - John Kirby, White House communications advisor. https://t.co/bY7N7Kqk0O
- Ostap Yarysh (@OstapYarysh) June 20, 2024
He said the US government has decided to suspend all existing contracts for the supply of missiles for Patriot and NASAMS anti-aircraft systems. All missiles fired will now be sent to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The first deliveries should begin this summer.
According to Kirby, this will be enough to provide Ukraine with enough missiles for air defence for the next 16 months.
Source: @OstapYarysh
