# ‘It’s significant’: Ukraine fears US is withholding ally-funded air defense supplies to pressure Kyiv

https://mins.news/en/item/106395

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-19 14:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/its-significant-ukraine-fears-us-is-withholding-allied-funded-air-defense-supplies-to-pressure-kyiv/

> Ukrainian officials and military officers say U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not approved transferring a significant batch of Patriot interceptors. Kyiv suspects Washington is deliberately withholding the missiles, already paid for by Ukraine’s allies, to apply pressure. Zelensky said some vital supplies are delayed, and Ukrainian officials warned the hold-up could put civilians at risk.

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