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US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
BBC News Friday 30 October 2026, 22:20 UTC 1 min read
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The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.

The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
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