US approves potential sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

The US has approved a possible sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, per BBC News. Free Malaysia Today says the State Department gave no delivery estimate, and Ukraine's president warned it could take years.

Timeline

1. 30 Oct, 22:20 UTCBBC News reports Patriot missile sale approval
2. 30 Oct, 23:54 UTCDelivery timing unclear; Ukraine warns of years

Top sources

• US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to UkraineBBC News
• US approves potential Patriot missiles sale to UkraineFree Malaysia Today