China News Service, January 7 (CNN) reported that the US Department of Defense spokesman said on the 6th local time that the United States will start to conduct "Patriot" missile system related investigations against the Ukrainian military in late January. training.
Laura Cooper, deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, said the training would last "several months".
According to previous reports, U.S. Department of Defense spokesman Ryder said on the 5th that the United States is considering training the Ukrainian army to use the "Patriot" air defense missile system in the United States and abroad.
He said the Patriot missiles could shoot down more cruise missiles, short-range ballistic missiles and aircraft than the air defense systems previously supplied to Ukraine.
In December last year, the United States announced for the first time that it would provide Ukraine with the "Patriot" air defense missile system.
In this regard, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he "100%" believes that the Russian military will destroy the Pentagon, the 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.