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European Commission Approves Ukraine €2B Patriot Missile Spend

9/8/2026

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European Commission approved Ukraine’s request to spend over €2 billion from the EU support loan on Patriot PAC-3 missiles.
Ukraine submitted the request on 3 September under the Ukraine Support Loan programme.
EU officials say the exemption review for PAC-3 missiles is progressing, with a decision due Monday.
Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara urged partners to fund drones and speed the EU loan amid Russian strikes.

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European Commission approved Ukraine’s request to spend over €2 billion from the EU support loan on Patriot PAC-3 missiles.
Ukraine submitted the request on 3 September under the Ukraine Support Loan programme.
EU officials say the exemption review for PAC-3 missiles is progressing, with a decision due Monday.
Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara urged partners to fund drones and speed the EU loan amid Russian strikes.