Patriots To Take On Russian Missiles Why US May Finally Send Prized Air Defence System To Ukraine

The US is reportedly close to finalising a deal to send Patriot surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine. This comes after Kyiv made an urgent request for robust weapons to shoot down Russian missiles and drones. Russians have been using drones and missile strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving millions without heating in winter. The Pentagon’s plan still needs to be approved by the US Defence Secretary before it is sent to President Biden for his signature. If the plan gets through, it would represent a major new addition to Ukraine's air and missile defence capabilities. 0:00 - INTRODUCTION 1:40 - WHAT PROMPTED US TO SEND PATRIOTS TO KYIV? 3:49 - RUSSIA WARNS US AGAINST SENDING PATRIOTS 4:34 - CAN US-MADE PATRIOTS PROTECT UKRAINE? 6:22 - PATRIOT BOOST TO UKRAINE AMID IRANIAN MISSILE THREAT