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The Second Division of the Patriot SAM​ System Entered Combat Duty in Ukraine

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US-made Patriot SAM Systems are defending Ukrainian Sky since April, 2023 / Illustrative photo from open sources
US-made Patriot SAM Systems are defending Ukrainian Sky since April, 2023 / Illustrative photo from open sources

In Ukraine, the second division of the Patriot surface-to-air missile (SAM) system took over combat duty

This was announced by the commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleschuk late Thursday.

"The second division of the Patriot SAM system is already in operation! We are strengthening our air defense! We are bringing victory closer!" Mykola Oleschuk wrote on his Telegram channel.

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"They say there is a ban on the General Staff on taking a selfie next to equipment! Sorry, I couldn't resist!" he added, accompanying the post with his selfie next to the air defense system.

As Defense Express reported, earlier the Ukrainian Air Force of Command for the first time uploaded a video with the Partiot PAC 3 SAM system serving in the first division serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Despite the fact that the video was shot with maximum observance of secrecy regarding the location of surface-to-air missile system, some interesting moments were still captured. Find more details in Defense Express’ article:

Ukraine’s Military Showed the Patriot PAC 3, Which Is On Combat Duty And Ready to Shoot Down Targets at the Range of 150 Km

Rare footage was made inside the command post of Patriot PAC 3 SAM systemRare footage was made inside the command post of Patriot PAC 3 SAM system, The Second Division of the Patriot SAM System Entered Combat Duty in Ukraine, Defense Express
Rare footage was made inside the command post of Patriot PAC 3 SAM systemRare footage was made inside the command post of Patriot PAC 3 SAM system
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