US approves $2.1 billion Patriot sale to Ukraine
The U.S. approved a $2.1 billion sale of Patriot air defense interceptors to Ukraine, with BBC News reporting the deal covers 500 missiles.
The United States has approved the sale of Patriot air defense interceptors to Ukraine. NBC News reports the value is $2.1 billion. The State Department announced the approval in a statement on Friday, according to NBC.
BBC News reports the sale covers 500 Patriot missiles. NBC's report, as provided, does not give a missile count.
BBC describes the American-made interceptors as the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles. NBC says the Trump administration approved the sale.
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- BBC NewsUS approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to UkraineFri, Oct 30, 6:20 PM EDT
- NBC NewsU.S. approves $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors to UkraineFri, Oct 30, 6:44 PM EDT
- France 24Trump admin approves potential Patriot missiles sale to UkraineFri, Oct 30, 7:19 PM EDT
- The HillUkraine gets approval for Patriot missile saleFri, Oct 30, 8:36 PM EDT
- Al JazeeraUS greenlights $2.1bn Patriot missile sale to UkraineSat, Oct 31, 12:51 AM EDT
- CBS NewsU.S. approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to UkraineSat, Oct 31, 4:22 AM EDT
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