According to PBS television, the decision applies to PAC-3 rockets for Patriot air defense systems, 155 mm artillery shells (according to Politico portal, guided missiles), GMRLS missiles for Himars rocket artillery systems and AIM-7 rockets used in NASAMS air defense systems and in F-16 fighters.
Earlier, Politico wrote that Pentagon decided to suspend the delivery of some types of missiles to Ukraine in connection with the low level of inventory in their own arsenal.
Ukraine reacts. “Very unpleasant decision”
In response to the decision of Washington, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called Charge d'Affaires USA John Ginkel. The ministry expressed gratitude to the United States for support granted from the beginning of the invasion of Russia on full scale and emphasized the key importance of providing previously awarded defensive packages. He also noted that all delays or delay with the support of Ukrainian defense capabilities They will only encourage Russia to continue war and terror.
Washington's decision to suspend the supply of missiles “It is certainly very unpleasant for us” – Ukrainian deputy Fedir Wenisławski from the Servant of the Nation party told journalists.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha, however, reported that he did not exclude a trade agreement from the USA in this matter. He noted that his country is ready to buy weapons from the USA, and reminded how many shells Russia has shot towards his country recently.
The head of NATO comments on the US movement
In turn, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense said that Kiev was not informed about the suspension of deliveries from the USA. President Wołodymyr Zelanski added that currently all details about defense support, including air defense components, are explained at the working level between Kiev and Washington.
In an interview with Fox News, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed his understanding of the US reasons that must take care of their interests. He emphasized, however, that “Ukraine in a short period cannot do without any support that we can provide to it.”
