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To Ukraine in particular, the PAC-2’s terminal-phase anti-ballistic missile capability is of particular relevance, although system is highly versatile & able to defeat a broad spectrum of targets. Not only can the PAC-2 GEM series defeat fast-moving ballistic missiles, for Eg an improved seeker makes it better able to engage smaller targets or ones otherwise with smaller radar cross-sections. This makes it a formidable asset to deploy against fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones.

Pentagon has provided only three U.S.-made Patriot batteries to Ukraine, while Germany has donated another three batteries and six launchers, the Netherlands has donated five launchers, and Romania has donated a battery that was funded by U.S. and Norway. On video indicates, at least some of these systems have already been lost and they remain among the most prized targets for the Russian military.
Russia was told in advance about the Patriot transfer.

The delivery of Israeli military hardware continue to Ukraine, even if by a roundabout route, is highly significant. Since start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Israeli govt has repeatedl send arms to Ukraine, In particular, Israel is worried a direct support for Ukraine could be met by a Russian response in form of providing Iran with more capable weapons that can turn be used against Israel. One Ukrainian official reportedly told Axios. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu refused to take calls on the issue of Patriot transfers “for weeks.” BUT...Israeli finally approval arrangement given in late September, an Israeli official told same publication. There’s a precedent to transfer of artillery ammunition arm from Israeli stocks to Israel in 2023. The same way, shells were officially handed over to U.S before being transferred to Ukraine. NOW...
Ukraine deploys long-range drone capable of 2,000 km or 1,242 miles & carrying a 250-km air bomb, Unmanned Systems Forces said on Jan. 31. Drone is described as “unique development”, a potential game changer on battlefield. Military did not disclose number of drones in service or additional details.

"Russian propaganda constantly claims to have 'shot down' such aircraft, but explosions at military-industrial complexes, refineries, ammunition & depots suggest otherwise," Ukraine regularly targets Russian oil facilities with long-range drone strikes in an effort to disrupt fuel supplies to the Russian military and reduce Moscow's energy export revenues. Oil profits remain a crucial source of funding for Russia's war efforts. The drones, operated by Ukraine's 14th Regiment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, have targeted Russian facilities for more than a year, “flying hundreds and sometimes thousands of kilometers,” according to the statement.

“There have already been dozens of such missions, and there will be more,” the military said. The Kyiv Independent said Ukraine produced more than 30,000 bomber drones in 2024, according to Ukraine's Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin. How Ukraine’s new drone-missile hybrids are changing long-range weapon technology 

Author: Kateryna DenisovaUkraine's: Special Forces say to killed 21 North Korean soldiers, in combat footage.
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-depl...tary-says/