Other air defense systems do not have sufficient coverage. Enemy aircraft are about to launch missiles at Ukrainian targets.
The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shot down a Russian aircraft using the Patriot air defense system. This was reported on Thursday, May 18, by CNN in connection with unnamed representatives of the Pentagon and employees of the US Congress.
It was mentioned that the event took place in recent weeks, but other details were not reported.
According to the publication, the Ukrainian air defense with the help of the Patriot managed to shoot down an enemy bomber. Other air defense systems do not have sufficient coverage.
CNN emphasizes that the Russian plane targeted by the Patriot was firing missiles at Ukrainian targets.
Remember, on May 13, two Mi-8 helicopters, Su-34 and Su-35 fighters crashed in Russia. It has been suggested that they were hit by anti-aircraft missiles.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine commented on Russia’s reaction to the “airplane fall”
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Source: korrespondent
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