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The decision follows a temporary halt by the Pentagon last month, which paused the delivery of Patriot missile interceptors, Stinger missiles, and other critical military aid. This pause was initiated to reassess stockpiles after recently conducted strikes on Iran and Yemen, but recent developments signal a clear shift in policy. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed that additional defensive weapons are now being dispatched to Ukraine "at President Trump's direction," reinforcing U.S. commitment amid intensified fighting, including the largest aerial assault in months on Ukrainian cities.