MIM-104 Patriot

The EP adopted a resolution calling for providing Ukraine with aircraft, Taurus missiles and air defense systems. The document also calls for tougher sanctions against Iran, Belarus and North Korea for supporting aggression.

The Dutch Defense Minister announced the transfer of three Patriot launchers to Ukraine. This will help protect critical infrastructure and save lives during winter airstrikes.

Ukraine has successfully tested a new American UAV system with a Hitchhiker interceptor drone from IronNet and Astrion. The drone is designed to effectively destroy enemy drones, in particular Iranian Shahed.

Russia has units of experimental Oreshnik missiles in service. Ukraine is discussing with the United States the modernization of the Patriot and the acquisition of new air defense systems to counter these missiles.

russia used a new Oreshnik ballistic missile with multiple warheads to strike the Dnieper River. The missile is a modification of the RS-26 and can theoretically be shot down by Patriot and SAMP/T systems.

The United States said that Russia used an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile rather than an intercontinental missile. According to the US side, Russia has only a few such missiles.

The US National Security Advisor said that Ukraine has problems with mobilization. According to him, no weapon system is decisive without sufficient manpower.

The President announced that Russia was amassing forces for combined strikes against Ukraine. Ukraine strengthened its air defense systems and prepared its energy infrastructure.

The United States plans to send Ukraine more than 500 interceptor missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems in the coming weeks. The deliveries should cover Ukraine's air defense needs until the end of the year.

The Biden administration has allowed U. S. defense contractors to work in Ukraine to maintain the supplied weapons. The contractors will stay away from the front line and will not take part in combat operations.

After the collapse of the Svitlofor coalition, CDU/CSU leaders call for new elections to the Bundestag as soon as possible.

The fourth group of Ukrainian servicemen has successfully completed the Patriot air defense system training in Germany. The military acquired critical skills for air defense and infrastructure protection.

At the fourth Ukraine-North Europe Summit, they discussed strengthening defense support, including air defense systems and the Petriot. The partner countries supported Ukraine's Victory Plan and agreed to increase defense production.

Norway is considering a new agreement on assistance to Ukraine until 2030, which provides for an increase in annual support. Currently, the country provides $1.5 billion annually and allocates an additional €120 million for the Patriot system.

Norway will provide €118 million to purchase the Patriot system for Ukraine through Romania. The project is being implemented jointly with the United States and Germany, and Norway has previously allocated NOK 4 billion to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.

The United States is experiencing a shortage of air defense missiles due to high demand in the Middle East and Ukraine. Production capacity cannot keep up with the pace of missile use, which threatens the defense capabilities of the United States and its allies.

During the fourth Ukraine-North Europe Summit in Iceland, the parties discussed strengthening air defense and the Patriot system. They also discussed Ukraine's membership in NATO and a common position on peace.

The United States plans to install Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles on warships. This decision was made in response to the potential threat of China's use of hypersonic weapons in the Pacific Ocean.

President Zelenskyy announced the expected arrival of the White House team to Ukraine with a response to the Victory Plan. The Ukrainian delegation has already presented the plan in the United States and received the first feedback.

President Zelenskyy said the outcome of the US election would be critical for Ukraine. He outlined three possible scenarios, depending on the winner of the presidential race.

The President of Ukraine compared the discussion of the Victory Plan to discussions about the delivery of Patriots and F-16s. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to implement the plan and the importance of partner support.

The Romanian government has approved legal procedures for training Ukrainian personnel to operate F-16s at the Fătesti air base. This is the fulfillment of a commitment made by Romania at the NATO Summit in Vilnius.

The United States is deploying a THAAD air defense battery and personnel to Israel to enhance security after Iranian missile attacks. This demonstrates the US commitment to protecting Israel and Americans in the region.

Ruben Brekelmans arrived in Ukraine and visited Kharkiv, which is 40 kilometers from the border with Russia. He saw the consequences of Russian shelling and said that Ukraine can only defend itself by keeping Russia at a greater distance.

Ukraine's DELTA combat system played a key role in NATO's anti-drone exercise in the Netherlands. Experts from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Center for Innovation demonstrated the system's drone identification and detection capabilities.

Over the last day, 73 combat engagements were registered in various sectors of the frontline. The most active fighting is taking place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors, where the enemy carried out 18 and 20 attacks respectively.

Romania's Patriot missile defense system has successfully arrived in Ukraine. President Zelenskyy thanked Romania and emphasized the importance of joint efforts in the fight against Russian terror.

President Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine is focusing on getting an invitation to NATO, although it is difficult. The second priority in relations with the Alliance is obtaining weapons, especially air defense systems.

The President of Ukraine called on neighboring countries and partners to jointly shoot down Russian “shahids” and missiles, especially near NATO borders. Zelenskyy thanked Romania for the Petriot and emphasized the opportunity to put an end to Russian terror.

President Zelenskyy met with US presidential candidate Trump in New York. They discussed the situation on the frontline, Russian losses and the role of Patriot systems in the defense of Ukraine.