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President Trump announced a deal with NATO for the US to send weapons, including Patriot missile systems, to Ukraine, with NATO covering the costs, amid ongoing discussions about military support and a forthcoming statement on Russia.
Qatar successfully intercepted Iranian missiles targeting the US Al Udeid Air Base using Patriot and other missile defense systems, amid heightened tensions following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Qatar's air defenses, including US-made Patriot systems, NASAMS, and upcoming THAAD systems, played a crucial role in thwarting the attack, which was part of Iran's retaliatory response to US actions.
The Ukrainian Air Force has confirmed that a foreign-supplied Patriot air defense system was responsible for shooting down several Russian aircraft over Russian territory in May. The confirmation came from Col. Yuri Ignat, the Ukrainian Air Force spokesman, who stated that the Patriot system destroyed three Russian helicopters and two fighter jets in the Bryansk region. Ignat also highlighted the importance of Patriot batteries in defending against Russian missiles, including the Iskander and Kinzhal. The use of Patriot systems in the conflict has led to a shift in Russian aerial tactics.
Kyiv was hit by falling debris from missiles in another missile attack by Russia, but no casualties have been reported. Ukraine rejected Russia's claim of destroying the Patriot air defense system, stating that it is still mission-capable. Russian scientists working on hypersonic missile technology have been arrested for high treason, causing protests from their colleagues. Ukraine claimed to have struck down six of Russia's Kinzhal hypersonic missiles during a missile strike on Kyiv.
Russia is targeting Ukraine's improved air defense systems after Ukraine shot down Kinzhal missiles that Russia claimed were unstoppable. The UK MOD said that Russia has prioritized attempts to neutralize Ukraine's improved air defense capabilities after it "achieved the first ever shoot-down of a KILLJOY air-launched ballistic missile." Russia claimed it destroyed one Patriot air defense system, but US officials said it was still operational. Ukraine's air defenses, which include missile systems from the UK and other countries, have stopped many of Russia's attacks.
Ukraine's President Zelensky has called for more air defense assets following a barrage of Russian airstrikes on Kyiv, which damaged a Ukrainian-operated Patriot air defense system. Russia has agreed to a two-month extension of the Black Sea grain deal, which allows Ukraine to ship grain to countries around the world.
Ukraine's air defenses have become more effective against Russian missile attacks, thanks to the deployment of US-made Patriot air defense systems and other short- and medium-range air defense missiles from NATO countries. While Russia has launched multiple waves of missile attacks on Ukraine, the country claims to have escaped with minimal damage. Western support, including a $1.2 billion aid package from the US and air defense missiles from the UK, will be critical in maintaining Ukraine's air defenses against Russian aggression.
Russia targeted a US-supplied Patriot system during an intensive strike on Kyiv, Ukraine. The attack comes amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Russia amassing troops near the border. The Patriot system was supplied to Ukraine by the US to help defend against Russian aggression.
Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian hypersonic missile, called Kinzhal, using the US-made Patriot air defense system, demonstrating its ability to thwart one of Moscow's most-feared weapons. The missile had been unstoppable by Ukraine until now, and several had struck targets since the start of Russia's war in February 2022. The destruction of the missile demonstrated the potentially game-changing role of the Patriot system, which costs roughly $1 billion per installation.
Military historian, Serhiy Ponomarenko, stated that the interception of a Russian Kinzhal missile by Ukrainian air defenses proves that the missile is not invulnerable and that Ukraine's air defense is capable of shooting it down. Ponomarenko also noted that the Russians would not reduce their use of these ballistic missiles after this event. The interception of the missile marks a significant development in Ukraine's military capabilities and defense against Russian aggression, especially with the recent acquisition of Patriot air defense systems from the United States, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Ukraine claims to have intercepted a Russian hypersonic missile, the Kh-47 Kinzhal, using a US-made Patriot air defense system for the first time. The interception occurred during a night attack on May 4 in the sky over Kyiv region, and the missile had been launched by a MiG-31K aircraft from Russian territory. Ukraine has received at least two Patriot systems to enhance its air defenses, which have previously been unable to intercept more modern Russian missiles such as the Kinzhal. Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said that Patriots would be critical in defending Ukrainian infrastructure against ballistic missiles.