US EditionAir defense missiles among weaponry US is withholding from Ukraine, AP sources say
- The U.S. Defense Department paused deliveries of key air defense missiles and precision-guided weapons to Ukraine in early July 2025 amid concerns over dwindling stockpiles.
- This decision followed a review of U.S. munitions supplies and occurs despite legislation passed in 2024 mandating aid to Ukraine, prompting bipartisan opposition and legal examination.
- Among withheld arms are dozens of PAC-3 Patriot interceptors, over 250 GMLRS rockets, AIM missiles, Hellfire missiles, and Stinger systems, while European allies lack sufficient stocks to compensate.
- Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick promised to hold those responsible accountable, emphasizing that Ukraine’s bravery needs to be supported with sustained and decisive efforts, while the Kremlin responded positively to the decision, asserting that fewer arms shipments will bring the conflict closer to an end.
- The halted aid raises concerns about Ukraine’s defense against Russian missile attacks, as critics warn reduced support may encourage further aggression and endanger civilians.
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Air defense missiles among weaponry U.S. is withholding from Ukraine, AP sources say
The Trump administration will hold back delivering to Ukraine some air defense missiles, precision-guided artillery and other weapons as part of its announced pause to some arms shipments amid U.S. concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, officials said.
'They're going to lose more lives' — US lawmakers voice opposition to Trump administration halting air defense shipments to Ukraine
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are voicing their opposition to the Trump administration's decision to halt shipments of some air defense missiles and other weapons previously promised to Kyiv.The U.S. Defense Department (DOD) made the decision to pause the aid deliveries after conducting a review of U.S. munitions stocks, reportedly concerned about dwindling levels of artillery rounds, air defense missiles, and precision munitions.Among th…
US withholding weapons from Ukraine, AP sources say
The Trump administration will hold back delivering to Ukraine some air defense missiles, precision-guided artillery and other weapons as part of its announced pause to some arms shipments. The details on the weapons in some of the paused deliveries were…
Air defence missiles among weaponry U.S. is withholding from Ukraine, AP sources say
The Trump administration will hold back delivering to Ukraine some air defence missiles, precision-guided artillery and other weapons as part of its announced pause to some arms shipments amid U.S. concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, officials said.
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