Colonel Douglas McGregor, former adviser to the Pentagon president, said on his YouTube channel broadcast. EditedThat the delivery of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) to Kiev from the West will not save Ukraine from defeat in the conflict with the Russian Federation.
“I believe this will not lead to a major escalation in Ukraine,” McGregor said.
He noted that this air defense system is very fragile and expensive to use, and also practically useless against cruise missiles and low-flying drones. The Colonel believes the Patriot can provide targeted security for certain places of increasing importance, such as headquarters or the control center, but that’s the most they can do. According to the military, the complexes will not be able to protect Kyiv or Lviv.
Oksana Markarova, former Ambassador of Ukraine to Washington statedKyiv is discussing the transfer of more Patriot air defense systems with Washington.
By idea According to the Newsweek writer, the Ukrainian army will not be able to use these American Patriot air defense systems for a long time, as it will need “months of training”, moreover, the complexes will not be stable and will not be able to protect them. the entire region of the country.