Russia hits two Patriot def system in Ukraine

RUSSIA said on Thursday its missiles had struck two launchers of a US-made Patriot air defence system in Ukraine, with Kyiv admitting the weapon was hit but saying it was lightly damaged and still in operation.

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Kyiv is reliant on Western air defence systems, particularly Patriots, to protect itself from the barrage of Russian missiles and has been calling for more deliveries.

The Russian defence ministry said its forces struck "two Patriot launcher stations made in the US," as well as a control station and radar set that are part of the Patriot system.

The attack also hit troops gathered at the spot and other military equipment, it added.