US, NATO allies to deliver 'dozens' of air defense systems in coming months, including 4 Patriots.

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Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. The U.S. and at least nine other NATO allies have agreed to send "dozens" of air defense systems in the coming months to Ukraine, including at least four Patriot batteries, according to a joint agreement issued on July 9. According to the statement issued by the White House, the U.S., Germany, and Romania will "rapidly" provide Ukraine with additional Patriot batteries, while the Netherlands will provide components to operate one other patriot batteries.

Italy will also provide additional SAMP-T air defense system. "These five strategic air defense systems will help to protect Ukrainian cities, civilians, and soldiers, and we are coordinating closely with the Ukrainian government so that these systems can be utilized rapidly," the joint statement read. In the coming months, Canada, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom will also contribute to the additional provision of  "dozens" of tactical air defense systems to Ukraine, including NASAMS, HAWKs, IRIS T-SLM, IRIS T-SLS, and Gepard systems, according to the agreement.

No definitive timeline was provided as to how quickly Ukraine can expect to receive the air defense systems. The agreement noted that there would be an additional announcement "this year of additional strategic air defense systems for Ukraine." Earlier this month, U.S.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Ukraine is expected to get "more news" on air defense at the summit. Ukraine has insisted on a declaration of the coalition on air defense and the announcement of 10 additional Patriot systems by the end of the year, with Kyiv saying that at least seven Patriot systems are desperately needed to protect the country's skies. The announcement of additional air defense systems comes a day after Russia unleashed one of its deadliest attacks against the city of Kyiv, killing more than 30 civilians and injuring over 100.

Residential buildings and medical facilities suffered damage, with one Russian missile hitting Ohkmatdyt, the country's largest children's medical center.

Russia probes for air defense gaps to wreak havoc on Kyiv Russia unleashed one of its deadliest attacks against Kyiv on July 8, killing more than 30 civilians and injuring over 100. Residential buildings and medical facilities suffered damage, with one Russian missile hitting Ohkmatdyt, the country's largest children's medical center.

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