Assessing Damage: US Patriot Missile Defense System vs Russian Attack on Kyiv.
A US-made Patriot air defense system in Ukraine was likely damaged by a Russian missile barrage, but the extent of the damage is still being assessed. The Ukrainian military declined to comment on the claim that a Patriot system was hit. The Patriot has a powerful radar to detect incoming targets at long range, making it a potent air defense platform capable of intercepting ballistic missiles and more. US officials believe the Russian military has been able to pick up on signals that are emitted from the Patriot, allowing them to target the system using the hypersonic missile, known as the Kinzhal or Killjoy.