Reznikov: Ukrainian military will master Patriot systems quickly

The Ukrainian military will quickly learn how to operate Patriot air defense systems, which are included in the new U.S. security assistance package to Ukraine.

Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov made a relevant statement following a phone call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III.

“Had a phone call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III. Grateful for another package of security assistance, especially for the new capabilities to defend our skies from russia's brutal attacks. Ukrainian PATRIOTic soldiers will master these systems quickly. They proved their skills many times,” Reznikov posted on Twitter.

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Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Patriot systems were included in a $1.85 billion security assistance package to Ukraine.

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