Training of Ukrainian troops on the Patriot missile system will begin later this month. It is reported by CNN with reference to data from the Pentagon..

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Laura Cooper, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russian, Ukrainian and Eurasian Affairs, said the training will last several months..

On Thursday, the Pentagon said the US is considering bringing Ukrainians to the US to train on the Patriot missile system and is also considering training abroad " According to the speaker of the Ministry of Defense.

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“I believe we are at a point in this battle where we can provide this kind of training to give Ukraine the ability to maintain such systems so they can focus on defending their country and reclaiming territory,” Pentagon spokesman Air Force Brigade. This was stated by General Pat Ryder at a press briefing on Thursday..

Recall, yesterday the speaker of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuri Ignat said that the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are able to master the Patriot air defense system in the shortest possible time. He is also convinced that the next step after the Patriot should be aircraft like the F-16..