The U.S. Department of Defense also confirmed at a press conference on the 9th that the Ukrainian military used the Patriot to shoot down the Russian Knife missile.

The picture shows the Patriot missile defense system.

(Reuters)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] On the 4th, the Ukrainian Army used the US-made Patriot missile defense system for the first time to successfully intercept the Russian "Dagger" hypersonic (hypersonic) missile, which has attracted attention from all walks of life.

The U.S. Department of Defense also confirmed at a press conference on the 9th that the Ukrainian military used the Patriot to shoot down the Russian Knife missile.

During a regular press conference of the U.S. Department of Defense, the reporter asked: "Can the U.S. do what the Ukrainian military called "intercepting Russian Knife missiles with the Patriot missile defense system"? Is Ukraine's current inventory of anti-aircraft ammunition worrying?" The U.S. Defense Department spokesman Pat Ryder said the Department of Defense could confirm that the Ukrainian military used a Patriot to shoot down a Russian missile. System is one of them.

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With regard to the Ukrainian anti-aircraft ammunition inventory, Ryder said that when it comes to details such as Ukrainian preparations, inventory or missile interception, he would advise the media to refer to Ukrainian statements.

Ryder mentioned that as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin previously emphasized in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, the United States and its allies will continue to provide Ukraine's land-based air defense capabilities and ammunition to assist Ukraine in controlling its airspace and assisting Ukraine in protecting its citizens. Protect yourself from Russian missiles and drones.

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