100 Ukrainian servicemen will start learning to use Patriot SAMs this week

This week the Ukrainian military will start learning how to use Patriot surface-to-air missile systems.

Here's What We Know

This was reported by Voice Of America journalist Ostap Yarysh on Twitter. 100 Ukrainian military have already arrived in Oklahoma, USA. The Pentagon specially created a compressed two-month training program for the AFU, although usually the course takes 6-12 months.

‼️ Nearly 100 Ukrainian military personnel have arrived in Oklahoma to begin training on the Patriot air defense system. The Pentagon has developed an advanced training program for them. It is estimated that it will take several months (standard training program lasts from five to twelve months). https://t.co/Og82aycO6H

- Ostap Yarysh (@OstapYarysh) January 16, 2023

Flashback

The Patriot is an American anti-aircraft missile system developed by Raytheon. It consists of an airborne interceptor missile and a high-performance radar system. The probability of hitting an airplane is 0.8-0.9, and the tactical missile 0.6-0.8. The cost of one missile is about $3 million. By the way, Ukraine will receive two batteries of SAMs: one will be transferred by the USA, and the other by Germany.

Source: @OstapYarysh