US to Send over 500 Interceptor Missiles to Ukraine

The United States is set to deliver over 500 interceptor missiles to Ukraine in the next few weeks, accelerating the pace of military aid to the war-torn nation, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

This shipment is part of a larger commitment by Washington to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities amid the ongoing conflict.

An unnamed Pentagon official told The Wall Street Journal on Saturday that the US aims to complete these and other military aid deliveries to Ukraine by April, marking a crucial timeline ahead of upcoming presidential elections in the United States.

These elections will see Democratic incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris running against former Republican President Donald Trump, as US foreign policy on Ukraine continues to be a significant point of political focus.

According to another unnamed American official cited by the report, this delivery of interceptors for the Patriot missile defense system and NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems) will meet Ukraine’s air defense requirements through the end of the year.

These interceptors are expected to play a key role in enhancing Ukraine's defense against aerial threats.

Officials from the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, the Pentagon, and the US Department of State have not yet responded to requests for comment from Reuters.