The US Department of Defense confirmed the transfer of a batch of anti-radar missiles to Ukraine, CNN reports.. According to journalists' sources, we are talking about AGM-88 (HARM) missiles..

Deputy Secretary Colin Caul said at a briefing that the United States has sent aircraft missiles to Ukraine to destroy Russian weapons systems.. At the same time, Kol did not give the exact number of these missiles and the date when they were sent..

“In the near future, we will take measures to ensure that the Ukrainian Air Force remains in the air and is combat-ready.. The United States sent parts for the MiG-29 so that Soviet fighters could fly. We have also sent missiles that can be effective against Russian radars and other targets,” he said..

Journalists, citing a source, write that AGM-88 high-speed missiles are long-range missiles - they can hit a target at a distance of more than 48 km.

These missiles can hit the Russian S-400 air defense systems, which seriously complicate the work of the Ukrainian Air Force in the sky.

The missiles can also target Russian counter-battery radars, which the aggressor uses against Ukrainian artillery.. The missiles are manufactured by Raytheon..

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On August 8, the US Department of Defense officially approved the provision of additional $ 1 billion military assistance to Ukraine.. The package will include a large amount of ammunition for guns and HIMARS, missiles for NASAMS air defense, explosives and anti-personnel mines, Javelin and AT4 anti-tank grenade launchers, armored medical vehicles and first aid kits..