U.S. Transfers 90 Patriot Missiles from Israel to Ukraine

The missiles, previously decommissioned and stored in Israel, were routed through Poland to support Ukraine's air defense against Russian attacks.

The U.S. facilitated the transfer of approximately 90 Patriot missile interceptors from Israeli storage to Ukraine via Poland.
Israel decommissioned its Patriot missile systems in April 2024 after more than 30 years of use, as it shifted reliance to other air defense systems like Iron Dome and David's Sling.
The transfer marks the most significant delivery of Israeli-origin weapons to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022, though the missiles were first returned to U.S. possession.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed approving the transfer over concerns about Russian retaliation but eventually agreed in late 2024 following diplomatic negotiations.
Ukraine will integrate the missiles with its existing Patriot systems to bolster its defenses against escalating Russian missile and drone attacks on critical infrastructure.