Washington Approves Sale of 500 Patriot Missiles to Ukraine as Kyiv Resumes Strikes on Russian Refineries

Washington has approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, as Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Kyiv had resumed attacks on refineries in Russia.

Novak made the statement on Friday, just hours after Kyiv announced it was suspending such attacks.

His remarks indicated a swift reversal of the pause announced by Ukraine, although the available details did not establish when the renewed strikes took place or which refineries were targeted.

No information was provided on damage from the reported attacks. The reason for the apparent resumption was also unclear.

The US approval concerns the sale of the Patriot missiles, rather than confirmation of their delivery. No delivery timetable was provided.