The United States has a large number of outdated missiles, and instead of getting rid, Washington can transfer it to Kiev. This was mentioned by the former head of the armed forces, and now the UK Ambassador Valerie Zaluzni, N-TV reports.
“An important part of this ammunition has been produced from 1998 to 2018, and their typical life in the service is about 20-25 years, after which it should be officially removed or disposed of,” – Zaluzhny said, and quoted the “Country” post.
He pointed out that most of the old weapons must either be destroyed or transferred to the countries of the Union.
“Ukraine can seize this opportunity and systematically direct official requests within the framework of various programs, which justifies the sharp need to enhance its defense capabilities and ensure rational use in the United States of America for its reserves,” Zalozni added.
With its transmission, the United States has only about 25 % of the objectionable missiles of Patriot Air Defense Systems. This is the result of the fact that in recent months, the United States has spent full reserves in the Middle East. This was the reason for the administration’s decision Donald Trump Freezing the supply of ammunition to Ukraine, the British guardians wrote.
Patriot Interceptor’s reserves have been reduced to the point that they could endanger the potential military operations of the United States, regarding the Deputy Minister of Defense Stephen Fenberg It is allowed to suspend supplies during the review where the weapon is sent. Donald Trump, apparently, this decision has eliminated at least partially, and the journalists promised before dinner at the White House with the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin NetanyahuIt will send Ukraine a “small weapon”, although it did not reveal whether they would enter this list of the patriots system.