The mastering of the American Patriot anti-aircraft missile complex by Ukrainian fighters in the conditions of war will last no more than a month.

Military expert Oleg Zhdanov said this while answering questions about mastering air defense systems.

"The training of the Patriot crew lasts about 6 months. And individual specialists, such as radar station operators, can study for up to 11 months. 6 months is a standard training unit. In peacetime. And we study for up to a month - mastering this technique." , - noted the expert.

At the same time, Zhdanov advised to first wait for the delivery of the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, and only then discuss the use and mastery of the systems.

It is known that the West has not yet provided Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems, which are necessary to protect the sky of Ukraine, because the voice of Russian propaganda is still heard in the USA.

Earlier, the head of state Volodymyr Zelenskyi said that he is personally negotiating with US President Joe Biden regarding the transfer of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. 

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