25 Patriot Systems Could Decide Ukraine’s Fate This Winter

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As winter closes in, Ukraine is facing a deadly mix of freezing temperatures and relentless Russian attacks. President Zelenskyy has urgently requested 25 Patriot air defence systems from the United States to protect the skies and keep the lights on. With Russia targeting Ukraine’s power grid and launching waves of drones and missiles, the country’s survival may depend on how fast the world responds. Germany is already stepping in — but is it enough?  Watch this 1-minute breakdown of the latest developments and what’s at stake in Ukraine’s fight to survive this winter. WooGlobe Ref : WGA589158 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Ukraine is racing against time and missiles.

00:02President Zelensky just made a bold ask to the U.S.,

00:05and it could decide the fate of this winter's war.

00:08Ukraine wants to buy 25 Patriot air defense systems from the United States.

00:13That's a massive order, and it could take years to fulfill.

00:16But Zelensky says time is a luxury Ukraine doesn't have.

00:20Russian drone and missile attacks are hammering the power grid,

00:23plunging cities into blackout.

00:25With winter creeping in, millions are at risk of losing heat and water.

00:30Zelensky is urging European allies to lend their existing Patriots now,

00:34with a promise to return them once Ukraine's new systems arrive.

00:39Germany has already delivered more Patriots than any other country

00:42and continues to send support.

00:44But even with help, Ukraine's air defenses are stretched thin across its vast territory.

00:50Russia's new strategy targets local power hubs,

00:53making each attack harder to defend.

00:55Zelensky warns, Ukraine's skies are vulnerable, and Putin knows it.

01:00The question now is, will the world respond before it's too late?

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