As reported by CNN, a US official has reported that a US Patriot air defense complex deployed in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv has likely been “damaged” by Russian forces.
The extent of the damage is being assessed by Washington to determine whether the Patriot system should be removed entirely or whether it can be repaired in situ by Ukrainian authorities. It has not been specified which of Ukraine’s two Patriot systems, one donated by the United States and the other delivered jointly by Germany and the Netherlands, has potentially been affected.
Earlier in the day, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the destruction of a US Patriot air defense complex in Kyiv. According to the statement, the complex was destroyed during a high-precision strike carried out in the early hours of Tuesday morning using the Kinzhal hypersonic missile system.
The current situation reflects ongoing tensions and conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, with the presence of Russian forces in the region and an escalation in fighting. The destruction of the Patriot system and reports of damage highlight the increasing seriousness of the situation and the involvement of advanced military equipment in the conflict.
US and Ukrainian officials are assessing next steps in response to this situation and considering measures to counter Russian actions. The international community continues to closely monitor these events and is seeking diplomatic solutions to mitigate the escalating tensions in the region.