"The sophisticated Patriot systems are the most effective weapons against Russian missiles that have been used to kill thousands of people in Russia's war on Ukraine, launched almost four years ago. list of 4 itemsend of list Zelenskyy had pleaded with Western partners to provide more of these systems, but production limitations and the need to maintain stockpiles slowed their delivery."
"In a late-night attack, Russian drones killed a man and injured five of his family members, including two children, in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region. Two women were also injured in a separate Sumy attack. Overnight into Monday, Russia launched 12 missiles of various types and 138 strike and decoy drones, Ukraine's air force said. The Russians cynically targeted people deliberately, at night, while they were sleeping, regional head Oleh Hryhorov wrote on Telegram in response to the attacks."
Ukraine received additional United States-made Patriot air defence systems to strengthen protection against Russian missile and drone attacks. The Patriot systems are described as the most effective weapons against Russian missiles that have killed thousands since the war's start almost four years ago. Production limits and stockpile needs slowed previous deliveries despite pleas for more systems. NATO coordinates deliveries with European allies and Canada purchasing equipment from the US. Overnight Russian attacks included 12 missiles and 138 strike and decoy drones, killing one man and injuring multiple civilians in Sumy and starting fires and injuries in Dnipro. Russia has also targeted energy infrastructure to deny heat and water.
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