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Ukraine Urgently Requests Air Defense Amid Rising Drone Attacks

7/2/2025

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Ukrainian officials urgently call for air defense missiles, especially Patriots, to shield against relentless Russian drone assaults, which soared past 5,400 in June. A U.N. report reveals a staggering 37% increase in civilian casualties. Major General David Baldwin cautions that the absence of U.S. weaponry could severely affect battlefield strategies and undermine Ukrainian morale.

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Ukrainian officials urgently call for air defense missiles, especially Patriots, to shield against relentless Russian drone assaults, which soared past 5,400 in June. A U.N. report reveals a staggering 37% increase in civilian casualties. Major General David Baldwin cautions that the absence of U.S. weaponry could severely affect battlefield strategies and undermine Ukrainian morale.