Will Patriots promised by Trump boost Ukraine’s defence against Russia?
Summary
The United States' Patriot air defense systems are actively being used in Ukraine to intercept Russian missiles, including advanced ballistic ones. These systems have had successes, but they cannot stop all attacks, especially those from drones, which continue to cause significant damage.Key Facts
- The MIM-104 Patriot is an air defense system from the United States capable of launching multiple missiles quickly.
- Ukraine received its first Patriots in April 2023 from the US and European allies.
- Patriots have intercepted Russian Kinzhal missiles, which are very fast and fly high in the Earth's atmosphere.
- The specific number of Patriot systems in Ukraine is a secret, but they are placed in Kyiv and Odesa.
- Despite their capabilities, Patriots are not fully effective; a missile attack on Kyiv still caused casualties and destruction.
- US President Donald Trump announced the sale of more Patriots to NATO allies to support Ukraine.
- Germany also expressed readiness to get additional Patriots for Ukraine.
- Ukrainian defense issues are not just related to ballistic missiles; drones continue to be a major threat.
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