Why US’ Patriot Missiles May Not Be Effective In Countering Russian Air Assault On Ukraine

The US is reportedly finalising plans to send Patriot missile batteries to Kyiv to help it defend against Russian strikes. Ukraine has faced increasing attacks from Russian drones and cruise missiles, which have crippled its civic infrastructure. The MIM-104 Patriot is the US Army’s premier long-range air-defence system, which was also deployed in the 1991 Gulf War. However, reports say the Patriots may not be effective for the Ukrainian forces in the current scenario. 00:00 - INTRODUCTION 01:25 - WHY PATRIOTS MAY FAIL IN UKRAINE 02:05 - WHEN PATRIOT FAILED TO PROTECT SAUDI ARABIA 03:00 - WHAT MAKES PATRIOTS AN EASY PREY 03:58 - RUSSIA SAYS PATRIOTS WILL BE TOP TARGETS 05:50 - US DELAYED SUPPLYING PATRIOTS TO UKRAINE?