The United States will send Ukraine over 500 interceptor missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems in the coming weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing an American official. The deliveries should cover the needs of the Ukrainian air defense system by the end of this year, strengthening the protection of key facilities from air threats.

According to the source, the missiles are expected to arrive in Ukraine as soon as possible. Their task is to help Kyiv maintain resilience against missile and drone attacks. Against the backdrop of regular attacks by Russian drones and missiles, the Patriot and NASAMS systems have become one of the main means of protecting the skies over Ukraine.

For now, the U.S. and its allies are focused on supporting the Ukrainian military, supplying ammunition and high-tech equipment. Western countries continue to replenish Ukraine's weapons stockpiles to bolster its defenses and ensure continued protection amid expectations of further escalation of hostilities.