China News Service, January 6th. According to a CNN report on the 5th local time, the US Department of Defense spokesman Ryder said that the United States is considering training the Ukrainian army to use the "Patriot" air defense missile system in the United States and abroad. .
Data map: The Pentagon of the United States.
Ryder said, "Obviously, we are at a critical moment in this battle, and we will be able to provide this kind of training so that Ukraine can use the system." He believes that compared with the air defense system previously provided to Ukraine, "Patriot "Missiles can shoot down more cruise missiles, short-range ballistic missiles and aircraft.
In December last year, the United States announced that it would provide Ukraine with a total of 1.85 billion U.S. dollars in military aid, including the Patriot air defense missile system provided to Ukraine for the first time.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was "100%" confident that the Russian military would destroy the Pentagon's most advanced air defense system.
Medvedev, vice chairman of the Russian Security Council, also said earlier that if the "Patriot" system and NATO personnel are delivered to Ukraine, they will become Russia's legitimate military targets.
Since the Ukrainian crisis broke out in February last year, the United States has provided a large amount of military assistance to Ukraine.
In this regard, Russia has repeatedly accused the United States of being further involved in the crisis.