The US Department of Defense also explained why this decision was made not earlier, but only now.
Ukraine will receive missiles for air defense systems Patriot and Nasams at an accelerated pace after the US government granted Kiev priority sales status for this type of weapons.
< p>This was stated by Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder, reports Voice of America.
“In practice, this will mean that Ukraine's supplies will be replenished more quickly to enable them to continue to protect their critical infrastructure and civilians as winter approaches,” noted Pet Ryder.
He also explained why this decision was not made earlier, but only now. Ryder said the decision was made after Russia intensified its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Russia is again trying to destroy the Ukrainian energy system and infrastructure before winter, so the Ukrainians urgently need additional air defense capabilities. This is something that Minister Austin also talked about. in the near future, deliveries of critical missiles to the air defense for sending them to Ukraine,” said a Pentagon representative, answering questions.
Recall that it was previously reported that The United States announced a change in priorities in the issue of providing weapons to Ukraine.
In addition, we previously informed that Romania will send the Petriot air defense system to Ukraine.
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