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Posted on January 28, 2025
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The US has transferred Patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine to bolster its defense. The Pentagon has not confirmed the delivery, and discussions between leaders continue.
(Reuters) - The United States transferred some 90 Patriot air defense interceptors from Israel to Poland this week to then deliver them to Ukraine, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing three sources with knowledge of the operation.
"We have seen the reports but have nothing to provide at this time," a Pentagon spokesperson said in response to the report.
A spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed to Axios that a Patriot system had been returned to the U.S., adding "it is not known to us whether it was delivered to Ukraine."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he had spoken with Netanyahu. They discussed the Middle East, bilateral ties and U.S. President Donald Trump, who took office last week, Zelenskiy said on social media. The post made no mention of the missiles.
(Reporting by Costas Pitas; Editing by Doina Chiacu and Sandra Maler)
The United States transferred approximately 90 Patriot air defense interceptors from Israel to Poland, which were then intended for delivery to Ukraine.
A Pentagon spokesperson stated they had seen the reports but had nothing to provide at that time.
Yes, a spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that a Patriot system had been returned to the U.S.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy mentioned that he spoke with Netanyahu about the Middle East, bilateral ties, and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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