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Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 9, 2026
· 5 min read
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN
(CNN) — US President Donald Trump’s promise to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptors has given a glimmer of hope to millions of Ukrainians terrorized by Russia’s deadly ballistic missiles strikes.
Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, Trum...
Key takeaway Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump said a “little birdie told me … that we’ll give them the right to make Patriots.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own Fort Bliss is home to the US Army Air Defense Artillery School, where military personnel are trained to operate systems like the Patriot interceptor. The potential for Ukraine to manufacture these interceptors could have implications for the training and operations at Fort Bliss, as it may lead to increased collaboration and knowledge sharing between US and Ukrainian military personnel. Additionally, the city's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its role in international trade and commerce make it a relevant location for discussions around global security and defense. As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, El Pasoans may be interested in how the city's military installations and personnel contribute to the broader US effort to support Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. The local community may also be watching to see how the potential production of Patriot interceptors in Ukraine affects the work being done at Fort Bliss.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? By Ivana Kottasová, CNN
(CNN) — US President Donald Trump’s promise to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptors has given a glimmer of hope to millions of Ukrainians terrorized by Russia’s deadly ballistic missiles strikes.
Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, Trum...
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