Co-founder and co-chair of the Ukrainian Caucus in the US Congress, Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur said that American air defense systems, including Patriot, form the basis of Ukraine’s defense, so any pause in the supply of these systems will lead to the inevitable death of military personnel and civilians in Ukraine.
She expressed this position in response to an information request from Ukrinform on Tuesday.
“US made air defense systems, including the Patriot platform, are the centerpiece of Ukraine’s defenses against Russian strikes. They work. They save lives every day,” the American lawmaker emphasized.
She stressed that Ukraine does not have sufficient alternative means of defense if the US stops supplying vital ammunition.
Kaptur also pointed out that reports of the cessation of military aid appeared just days after the single largest indiscriminate barrage against Ukraine by Russia in which Putin launched over 500 drones and missiles against its cities.
“Russia only continues to escalate its devastating strikes,” the congresswoman recalled.
In this regard, she noted: “If this is true, then Mr. Colby, who opposed military assistance to Ukraine and even refused to acknowledge that Russia’s actions amounted to an ‘invasion’ of Ukraine in his confirmation hearing, is taking action that will surely result in the imminent death of many Ukrainian military and civilians.”
As reported by Ukrinform, on the night of July 2, American media reported that the Pentagon had suspended the supply of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly confirmed this, saying that the decision was made “to put America’s interests first after the US Department of Defense reviewed military support and assistance to other countries around the world.”
Meanwhile, the Pentagon said it continues to provide President Donald Trump with “reliable” options for further military assistance to Ukraine that will lead to the end of the war.
Source: Congresswoman Kaptur: Pause in arms supplies to Ukraine will lead to inevitable loss of life
