The US sent inspectors to inspect the anti-aircraft system and found it to be working, the sources said.
The American Patriot air defense system received “minor” damage after a Russian missile attack on Kyiv on the night of May 16. This was reported by CNN in connection with three American officials on Wednesday, May 17.
The United States reportedly sent inspectors to inspect the anti-aircraft system and found it to be in working order. At the same time, one of the most important elements of the air defense system – a powerful radar – was not damaged.
US officials do not believe the Patriot will need to be taken off the battlefield for repairs, the report said.
At the same time, it has not been established how exactly the air defense system was damaged – by fragments of the fallen Russian missile or by its direct hit.
The previous day, the media reported that the Patriot air defense system may have been damaged during the Russian attack last Tuesday night. But the White House did not confirm this information.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said they shot down all missiles and drones launched by Russia on May 16, including six missiles. dagger. And later the military reported that the Patriot air defense system could not be destroyed dagger
Source: korrespondent
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