Ukraine is getting more US Patriot missile systems to counter Russian attacks. Here’s what they are, how they work, and why Kyiv says they’re urgently needed.

Donald Trump’s remarks on Ukraine on Monday were far from the biggest announcement the US president could have made.

The U.S. military is facing a severe shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, with current stockpiles reportedly at only 25% of the level required for potential conflicts. -This depletion, exacerbated by the recent defense of Al Udeid Air Base against an Iranian missile barrage and extensive aid to Ukraine,

A frustrated President Trump announces a major shift, sending advanced Patriot missile systems to Ukraine. This move, aimed at countering Russias attacks, significantly reduces immediate ceasefire prospects in the ongoing conflict.

The US Department of Defense (DoD) currently has only 25 percent of the interceptors needed for all its military plans, with conflicts in the Middle East contributing to the shortage.