Patriot from Israel has been working in Ukraine for a month - Zelensky

Patriot guarding the Ukrainian sky

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's air defence system has been successfully operating for a month Patriot, provided by Israel. According to him, this system has proven to be effective in countering Russian missile strikes and drones.

Defence implications

Patriot is one of the most advanced air defence systems in the world. Its deployment allows for more reliable protection:

• major cities of Ukraine,

• strategic energy and industrial facilities,

• civilians from massive attacks.

Zelenskyy stressed that the new system has already shown a high level of interception of targets, including ballistic missiles.

The context of cooperation

The deliveries took place as part of the deepening cooperation between Kyiv and Israel. Prior to that, Patriot was provided by the United States, Germany and the Netherlands. The arrival of the Israeli system is another step towards strengthening Ukraine's air defence system.

What's next

The President stressed that Ukraine continues to work on expanding its air defence shield by engaging new systems from partners. The key priorities include increasing the number of Patriots and integrating them with other air and missile defence systems.

Conclusion: The work of the Israeli Patriot in Ukraine has been improving the security of Ukrainians for a month now and demonstrates the importance of international support in the fight against Russian aggression.