Burnham Urges More Patriot Missiles for Ukraine as 23 Die in 3 Days of Russian Strikes
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Updated · The Guardian · Aug 25
Burnham Urges More Patriot Missiles for Ukraine as 23 Die in 3 Days of Russian Strikes
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Aug 25
Summary
Kyiv put air defense at the center of Andy Burnham’s first overseas trip as prime minister, with the UK leader pressing allies to send more Patriot missiles and promising no change in Britain’s support.
Patriot stocks in Ukraine have thinned after supplies were diverted to the Middle East during the US war against Iran, leaving Kyiv more exposed to intensified Russian ballistic attacks.
At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 wounded over the past three days, a surge Burnham said could be addressed through layered negotiations with countries holding relevant stocks.
Britain also said MBDA could declassify information on UK-made Storm Shadow/Scalp components to help Ukraine develop its own version, while Burnham signaled he is likely to attend the UN General Assembly in September.