US halts Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine, Kyiv exposed to Russian strikes

Süddeutsche Zeitung reports that the US has stopped supplying Patriot air-defense missiles to Ukraine, leaving Kyiv without a key shield against Russian missile attacks. The cause is unclear—whether deliberate policy or logistical failure—but the humanitarian impact is already severe. This marks a significant shift in US support, potentially altering the balance of air defense in the conflict.

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