Ukraine secures contracts for 1,000 Patriot missiles from allies

Ukraine is negotiating contracts for about 1,000 missiles for U.S.-designed Patriot air defense systems. Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara announced this initiative, supported by allies and a European Union loan. He emphasized the urgency for immediate assistance, as most missiles will not be delivered for years. Ukraine is also facing a $27 billion funding shortfall for drone supplies, complicating its defense efforts against ongoing Russian attacks.