# US approves potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/123217

- Meduza, 2026-10-30 23:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/31/u-s-state-department-approves-potential-2-1-billion-sale-of-500-patriot-air-defense-missiles-to-ukraine

> The US State Department approved a potential sale of PAC-3 missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot systems, estimated at $2.1 billion, with partners and allies covering the full cost. The statement gave no delivery timeline. Ukrainian officials say the country faces shortages and that deliveries are vital ahead of an expected increase in Russian ballistic missile attacks on energy infrastructure this winter. Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the US and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of deliberately delaying interceptor missiles already paid for by NATO countries. He says Ukraine receives an average of 12 Patriot missiles monthly.

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