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Sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine gets US approval
The United States has given its approval for the sale of a total of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine. These interceptors, which are made in the US, are described as the only weapons that can effectively shoot down Russia's ballistic missiles.
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What to know
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The US approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine.
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The American-made interceptors are described as the only effective weapons for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
Why it matters
The approval is notable because it concerns interceptors described as the only effective weapons for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
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