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US Sends More Missiles to Ukraine

US Sends More Missiles to Ukraine

The U.S. government has approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine to help the country defend itself. This sale is funded by European countries and will be carried out by Lockheed Martin.

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Nov 2, 2026Audio128 words1 minute
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STUDY THE STORYKey vocabulary
Verb
To enhance or upgrade something or someone, making them better than they were previously.
Adjective
Relating to politics or government.
Noun
a feeling of stress and worry that stops you from relaxing
Verb
To try to achieve something.
Noun
The state of being safe.
Verb
To stay the same or continue to be.
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Check your understandingExercises

Part 1: Multiple choice

Who is paying for the 500 Patriot missiles sold to Ukraine?

What is the main goal of this missile sale for the U.S.?

Part 2: Fill in the blank

The United States government has approved the sale of 500 Patriot  blank to Ukraine.

No American taxpayer money is involved in this  blank.

Part 3: Put in order

Put the sentences in the order the article presents them.

  1. AThe U.S. government approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles.
  2. BEuropean countries will fund the purchase.
  3. CLockheed Martin will carry out the sale.
  4. DUkraine will use donated money to pay.
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