US approves 500 Patriot missiles for Ukraine; delivery may take years

The US has approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but delivery could be delayed for years due to production constraints. This is a continuation of Western military aid to Ukraine, but the timeline gap highlights a critical vulnerability in Ukraine's air defense ahead of winter, as Russian strikes intensify.

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