Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief: Ten Russian Kinshal missiles shot down with Patriots
"If the missiles had hit their targets, the consequences would have been catastrophic," Salushnyj continued. He thanked Ukraine 's Western allies for their military support. At the same time, he called for more air defense systems and ammunition for them.
Russia attacked Ukraine on Tuesday with dozens of missiles and drones. According to Ukrainian authorities, the main targets were the capital Kiev and its surroundings as well as the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.
At least five people were killed and dozens more were injured. According to the Ukrainian authorities, Russia fired a total of "99 missiles of various types", 72 of which were shot down by air defenses.
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- Valery Salushnyi praised Ukraine's Western allies for providing crucial military support, including the Patriot air defense missile system.
- The Patriot air defense missile system, a symbol of Western support, played a crucial role in intercepting the Russian Kinshal rockets.
- The commander-in-chief acknowledged that the downing of the Russian Kinshal missiles by the Patriot system prevented a potential catastrophe.
- Despite the successful defense, Salushnyi stressed the need for more air defense systems and ammunition to face future threats, implicitly alluding to possible Russian aggression.
- The downing of these Russian Kinshal missiles marks a significant victory for the Ukrainian Patriots, adding to their reputation as an effective force against hostile attacks.
- Lastly, Vladimir Putin, the Russian commander-in-chief, might have regretted his decision to attack Ukraine, especially as ten of his Kinshal rockets were shot down by the Ukrainian Patriot air defense missile system.
- The failure of ten Russian Kinshal rockets to reach their targets could strain Russia's relations with its allies, as well as its public opinion at home, considering the high cost and global implications of such attacks.
Source: www.stern.de
