"Ukraine's Patriot System Damage Exposed by Russian Media"

One of Ukraine's Patriot missile defense systems was damaged by Russian missiles, but US inspectors determined the damage was minimal and the system remains functional. US aid for Ukraine is set to run out in September, and the administration plans to ask Congress for a new supplemental only in September. Meanwhile, Ukraine has placed more than 5,500 anti-tank mines along its northern border and dug trenches and anti-tank ditches. China fined a comedy firm for joking about a military slogan, and a new defense hotline was launched between Japan and China. A new survey by Pew Research Center reveals that vaccine support has declined for Republicans, particularly white evangelical Protestants.