Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv books in 1,000 Patriots as UK and EU open up missile aid
Ukraine has placed an order for 1,000 Patriot air‑defence systems as Britain and the European Union expand missile assistance to strengthen Kyiv’s defenses against Russian attacks. Germany is urgently delivering PAC‑2 interceptors from its stockpile and urging other nations to contribute similar weapons. The briefing outlines these developments on day 1,659 of the war and coordinate further support.