Ukraine will receive Patriot air defense systems after Easter - Yuriy Ihnat
Not only Patriot, but also NASAMS and Iris-T systems are expected to be delivered
The American-made Patriot air defense system will arrive in Ukraine after the Easter holiday, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said.
Source. This was reported by the UNIAN news agency.
He did not specify when exactly the complex would be deployed and begin combat duty.
"When the first Russian plane is shot down, then you will know for sure," Ignat said.
American classified documents leaked online in early April contain information about the state of Ukraine's air defense systems.
One of the memos states that at the current rate of consumption, the Ukrainians should almost run out of missiles for Buk by March 31, and missiles for the S-300 by May 2. It also states that the air defense system uses Soviet Buk and S-300 missiles by 89%.
In addition to the medium-range systems, Ukrainians use numerous short-range systems, including portable and mobile air defense systems, as well as artillery systems.
Ukraine is awaiting the delivery of not only Patriot, but also NASAMS and Iris-T systems, as well as ammunition for them.
Background. Earlier it became known that the United States would send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine faster than originally planned.
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