The Patriot air defense system, which Ukraine received from Israel, has been protecting Ukrainian skies for a month now. This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky during a press conference in Kyiv on September 27.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Ukraine strengthens air defense with international support
According to the head of state, two more such systems are expected to arrive in the coming months. Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that the Israeli system is already effectively working to protect the country.
“The Israeli system is operational in Ukraine. It has been working for a month. We will receive two Patriot systems in the fall,” said Zelensky.
Procurement of Western weapons continues
In September, the president also reported that the program for procuring American weapons, PURL, has already attracted over 2 billion dollars in support from international partners. The first aid package includes, among other things, missiles for the Patriot systems and for HIMARS.
The supply of modern air defense systems is a key element in defending Ukrainian infrastructure and protecting civilians from Russian missile attacks.