The Ukrainian air defense system does not have sufficient capacity to withstand ballistic missiles. This was stated by the spokesman of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ignat. According to him, American Patriot complexes cannot cover all directions and protect all important critical infrastructure.
There are Patriot systems on alert, but it is clear that this is extremely insufficient to block all necessary directions, all major cities, all important critical infrastructure
- said Ignat on the airwaves of the telethon.
Spokesman of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stressed that Ukraine expects to receive European anti-aircraft missile systems SAMP / T in the near future. At the same time, he did not specify the exact delivery time.
It should be noted that the SAMP-T anti-aircraft missile system is designed to provide air defense for troops and mechanized formations on the march, as well as air cover for stationary objects of great importance. It can intercept tactical cruise missiles as well as planes, helicopters and drones.
The SAMP/T anti-aircraft missile system is capable of 360 degree circular fire, has a modular design and highly maneuverable missiles.
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