US weapons for Ukraine intercepted in Polish warehouse

A series of US weapons supplied to Ukraine have now been blocked in Poland following a Pentagon order, raising concerns about Kyiv's defence capabilities against Russia.

Recently, an important shipment of US weapons, scheduled to be shipped to Ukraine, is currently stuck in Polish warehouses, following the Pentagon's decision to halt the transfer. Photo: @ Defense News.

NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman detailed the trapped arsenal, which included 30 Patriot PAC-3 missiles, 25 Stinger systems, 142 Hellfire missiles, 92 AIM-7 missiles, 8,496 155mm artillery shells, 252 GMLRS missiles, and 125 AT-4 anti-tank weapons. Photo: @Army.mil.

The suspension of these transfers, effective July 1, 2025, has left these critical weapons systems in a precarious position as Ukraine faces escalating Russian attacks. It has also raised urgent concerns about Ukraine’s ability to defend its cities and maintain its defenses against an increasingly powerful adversary like Russia. Photo: @Army.mil.

The move, confirmed by the White House and congressional sources, reflects concerns that the US military stockpile is running low after years of aid to Ukraine. Photo: @ ABC News.

White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said the decision was aimed at “putting America’s interests first” as the Pentagon reviews its global commitments. Photo: @ PBS.

The recently halted arms shipment was part of a broader aid package approved under the Biden administration, aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s air and ground defenses. Photo: @Army.mil.

The suspension caught Ukrainian officials and some US allies by surprise. Photo: @ PBS.

According to US defense and congressional officials, the Pentagon's arms embargo was finalized in early June 2025, with the actual suspension officially taking effect on July 1. Photo: @ Al Jazeera.

The decision follows a comprehensive review led by Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby, who warned that US stocks of precision munitions, including air defense interceptors and artillery shells, had reached critically low levels. Photo: @ Al Jazeera.

The Pentagon's decision caught key allies by surprise. Ukrainian lawmaker Fedir Venislavskyi described the suspension as "painful" for Kyiv's efforts to protect its skies, especially as Russian drone and missile attacks have intensified. Photo: @ Defense News.

Security analyst David Hardie warns that without these systems, Ukraine risks losing ground in key areas by the end of the summer of 2025, potentially weakening its position in any future negotiations. Photo: @ Defense News.

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