The Armed Forces of Ukraine used the American Patriot air defense system to shoot down a long-range aircraft of the Russian military space forces.
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The enemy fighter has been shot down in recent weeks. This plane flew to bomb the peaceful cities of Ukraine. When attacking Ukraine, the types of these aircraft mostly remain far behind Russian lines, which complicates their destruction with the help of, for example, NASAMS. This was reported by CNN, citing representatives of the Pentagon and Congressional staff.
U.S. officials stressed that the Ukrainians themselves decide how to use the Patriot in order to protect their country.
As you know, the Patriot air defense system is considered one of the most advanced US air defense systems, including against aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles.
Recall, according to media reports, the American Patriot system received “minimal” damage as a result of a Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of May 16. But on May 18, the Pentagon announced that the damaged Petriot had already been repaired and fully returned to work in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Source: CNN
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