2024-04-29 19:20:21
From Spain they stated that they will send Ukraine a set of long-range Patriot air interceptor missiles to reinforce its defenses against Russia, after requests from the European Union (EU) to mobilize this type of material.
The Patriot is a mobile air defense system that uses guided missiles that simultaneously engage and destroy multiple targets under an environment of electronic countermeasures, according to the Army.
As reported in a statement, the Spanish Defense Minister has announced “the shipment of a set of long-range Patriot interceptor missiles, which will arrive at the logistics base in four days.” Before the meeting, in a message on guarantee logistics.”
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This system is capable of detecting, identifying and defeating tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones, advanced aircraft and others. The Patriot missile defense system is the foundation of integrated air and missile defense for 19 nations.
Two weeks ago Zelensky said that Ukraine needs 25 such batteries to protect the country from Russian attacks. Germany announced that it would deliver a battery of US Patriot missiles to Kiev. After this movement, eyes were turned towards Spain and Greece, which were reluctant.
Meanwhile, “the situation on the front has worsened. In an attempt to seize the strategic initiative and break the front line, the enemy has focused its main efforts on several areas, creating a significant advantage in forces and means. It is actively attacking along the entire front, and in some areas it is having tactical success. There is a dynamic change of scenario,” the Ukrainian military chief wrote on his Telegram account.
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