Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman said he is “furious” that the Pentagon has frozen some shipments of critical weapons to Ukraine. 

“The decision to pause critical U.S. weapons shipments — including Patriot missiles and artillery — puts Ukrainian lives and territory at risk,” the Army veteran, who represents Virginia, wrote on X. 

“The Ukrainian people are fighting fiercely against Putin’s invasion,” he added. “We must course-correct to ensure our Ukrainian partners have what they need in their fight for freedom.” 

Fox News confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. has stopped sending weapons such as Patriot missile interceptors and 155 mm artillery shells. 

Rep. Eugene Vindman is speaking out against the U.S. move to halt some weapon shipments to Ukraine. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

“This was made to put America’s interests first,” White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said in a statement also shared with Fox News Digital. “The strength of the United States Armed Forces remains unquestioned — just ask Iran.” 

A senior defense official told Politico the Pentagon’s review revealed that stockpiles of Patriot interceptors, precision-guided 155 mm shells and other critical munitions had dropped to levels deemed insufficient to meet U.S. contingency plans.  

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian attack in Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.  (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

The Army has already quietly quadrupled its procurement targets for Patriot interceptors, but defense analysts say replenishment will take time. 

Fox News’ Jasmine Baehr and Jennifer Griffin contributed to this report.