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To: ransomnote
The United States has far more Patriot batteries than any other military — more than 60 of the estimated 180 worldwide, according to weapons trackers at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London.

The article says Ukraine has six working batteries, with two under repair.

How many in total have they received?

4 posted on 07/19/2025 9:54:32 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: PGR88
FWIW, I don't believe Ukraine has that many batteries left as Russia destroyed some, often shortly after they arrived. The information was kept close to the vest (NATO) because it looks bad to ask for more 'too soon'. But it makes sense in that Russia has far more war fighting aircraft of more modern design and more experienced pilots.

From a Ukrainian website:

https://global.espreso.tv/russia-ukraine-war-how-many-air-defense-systems-do-us-and-europe-owe-ukraine-serhiy-zgurets-column 

Between 2022 and 2024, Ukraine received 24 full air defense batteries from Europe and the U.S. However, 18 promised batteries remain undelivered, including 10 from the U.S. — 2 Patriot systems and 8 NASAMS

 


5 posted on 07/19/2025 10:06:53 PM PDT by ransomnote (IN GOD WE TRUST)
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