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.

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