The United States of America plans to begin training on the use of Patriot air defense systems for Ukrainian military personnel as early as next week. It is reported by CNN, citing two US officials familiar with the matter..

According to the publication, the training will take place on the territory of the United States - at the Fort Sill military base in Oklahoma, where American soldiers are also trained on the advanced Patriot anti-aircraft missile system..

US Deputy Secretary of Defense for Russian, Ukrainian and Eurasian Affairs Laura Cooper said that the comprehensive training of our defenders on these air defense systems will last several months. At the same time, she did not name the exact date of completion of training..

UPD: Pentagon spokesman General Pat Ryder officially confirmed information about the start of training for Ukrainians next week. He stated this at a briefing, writes CNN..

According to Ryder, the first training in Oklahoma will be 90-100 of our soldiers..

“Once deployed, Patriot will help develop Ukraine’s air defense capabilities and provide the people with another opportunity to defend against ongoing air attacks from Russia,” the general said..

He also said that the previously announced combined arms training program for battalions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will begin in Europe next week..

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Earlier it also became known that in January the Ukrainian military will begin to be taught the use of Bradley combat vehicles..