World Aug 20 War crimes are part of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, retired U.S. Army colonel says By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn, Sophia Bailly
World Aug 05 Watch 3:33 Russian missile attacks on Kyiv expose weakness in Ukraine's air defense A massive Russian missile attack killed nearly two dozen people in Ukraine overnight. Such strikes have become almost routine this summer as Moscow looks to exploit a critical air defense shortage in Ukraine. U.S.-made Patriots are the only air defense… By Stephanie Sy, Winston Wilde
World Aug 05 Watch 6:25 Retired Army colonel explains why Patriot missiles are so valuable and in short supply To discuss the air defense shortage in Ukraine and the impact on its ability to defend itself from Russia, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Army Col. Robert Hamilton. He’s now president of the Delphi Global Research Center, a military consulting… By Amna Nawaz, Veronica Vela
World Jul 27 Watch 9:27 U.S. air defense supply shrinks during Iran war, leaving experts concerned The exchange of fire between the United States and Iran has paused in the last few days. One challenge the U.S. has confronted in the war with Iran has been the shortfall in ballistic missile and drone defense systems. Nick… By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela
World Jul 08 WATCH: Trump says in Zelenskyy meeting that U.S. will allow Patriot missiles to be made overseas President Donald Trump said that the U.S. will give a license for its Patriot air defense systems to be made overseas for Ukraine to counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for that nation. By Associated Press
Nov 10 Zelenskyy says he wants to order Patriot systems from U.S. to counter Russia's power grid attacks By Illia Novikov, Associated Press International peace efforts appear to have dissipated, nearly four years after Russia invaded its neighbor. Continue reading
Jun 09 Pentagon announces new $2.1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The new assistance package includes funding for more Patriot missile battery munitions, Hawk air defense systems and missiles, and small Puma drones that can be launched by hand. Continue reading
Apr 19 U.S.-made Patriot missile systems arrive in Ukraine By Adam Pemble, Associated Press Ukraine's defense minister says U.S.-made Patriot missiles have arrived in Ukraine. The missiles will provide Kyiv with a long-sought new shield against the Russian airstrikes that have devastated cities and civilian infrastructure. Continue reading
Dec 15 Russia warns of 'consequences' if U.S. sends Patriot missiles to Ukraine By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Russia's Foreign Ministry is warning that if the United States confirms reports that it plans to deliver sophisticated air defense missiles to Ukraine, it would be a "provocative move" that could prompt a response from Moscow. Continue reading