Croatian newspaper columnist To go forward Antun Rocha argues that the possible supply of American Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine will allow Russian experts to study them “closely” in combat conditions.
According to him, as soon as these air defense systems are at the disposal of Ukraine, their destruction will become a priority for the Russian side. The observer emphasized that the Russian Federation will also try to find out some details about anti-aircraft missile systems that do not suit the American side.
He noted that due to the characteristics of the patriots, they are effective, for example, to defend a military base, but they are unlikely to protect a large metropolis like Kyiv. Rocha reminded that the American Patriots in Saudi Arabia did not perform well in missile duels with the Yemeni Houthis.
Former President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky declarationHe expects negotiations with US President Joe Biden on the procurement of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) to approach a positive outcome.
February 24 Russian President Vladimir Putin declarationThe one who, in response to a request for help from the heads of the LPR and DPR, decided to conduct a military special operation to protect Donbass.
The decision to run the operation became the justification for new sanctions against Russia by the United States and its allies.
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