Patriot missile defense systems
Coverage of Patriot missile defense systems in the Nexus archive.
- Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9
Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones on Kyiv, killing at least nine people and injuring 22 civilians. A residential building in Solomianskyi District was damaged, with two deaths and eight injuries, while seven were killed and 14 injured in Darnytskyi District. President Zelenskyy has urged Western allies for more Patriot missile defense systems to counter Russian attacks, citing recent discussions with U.S. officials including Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump.
- Trump licensing Patriot defense systems to Ukraine is a "very big change," expert says
President Trump announced the U.S. will license Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine for production. At least three people died in Ukraine after Russian missile and drone strikes. Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group discusses the implications.