Zelenskyy pushes U.S. for more Patriot missiles, warning of Russian attacks
Summary
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine asked President Trump and the U.S. Congress to send more Patriot missile systems. He warned that Russia is planning more large missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and said these missile defenses are crucial for protecting civilians.Key Facts
- Zelenskyy wrote a detailed letter to President Trump and Congress on Memorial Day.
- He described Russia’s upcoming missile attacks as a serious threat to Ukrainian cities.
- Patriot missile systems, supplied by the U.S., are the main defense against Russian ballistic missiles.
- Ukraine has successfully used Patriot systems to stop many Russian missiles.
- Russia launched a large attack involving cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, and about 600 drones before Memorial Day.
- The recent missile strikes killed at least two people and injured nearly 100.
- Over 350 buildings in Kyiv were damaged, including a museum about the Chornobyl disaster which was destroyed by a direct hit.
- Zelenskyy expressed concern that the current delivery speed of U.S. weapons is too slow to match the growing threat.
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