Over the past month, the enemy has been trying to deplete Ukrainian air defense systems, so a new aid package for Ukraine will "make it easier to breathe" because the Defense Forces need different types of missiles - not only Patriot, but also medium and short-range air defense systems. Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash said this during a telethon, UNN reports.
The new aid package will make it easier for us to breathe, as we desperately need various types of missiles, weapons and air defense. We have seen how the enemy has tried to deplete our air defense system with its combined attacks over the past month. So now, any missiles, to our various systems, modernized Soviet systems, which are carried by foreign weapon carriers, we need
He emphasized that Ukraine needs these munitions because they are a consumable material that constantly needs to be replenished.
"And most importantly, we need not only Patriot systems, but also medium and short-range air defense systems. It is also very necessary in the fight against UAVs," the spokesman added.
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The U.S. is preparing the largest-ever $6 billion military aid package to Ukraine, including Patriot systems, artillery ammunition, drones, anti-drone weapons, and air-to-air missiles, although the equipment could take years to deliver.