Ukraine Seeks Patriot Missiles
2 sources · first reported 10h ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested Patriot missiles from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to defend against Russian ballistic attacks. Zelensky also denied Russian claims of capturing the city of Kostiantynivka. The Ukrainian Defense Forces confirmed that the city remains under Ukrainian control despite ongoing urban combat.
Why it matters
The request for Patriot missiles highlights Ukraine's need for advanced defense systems to counter Russian aggression. The denial of Russian claims also underscores the ongoing information warfare between the two nations.
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