![]() Russia has relied on long-range ballistic and cruise missiles to strike targets deep in Ukraine, avoiding a risk to its warplanes after losing many of them in the initial stages of the invasion. To defend against those barrages, the West has sent Ukraine the Patriot and the Avenger air defense systems.Īt $4 million per round, Patriot missiles are meant to shield against larger ballistic missile attacks, leaving simpler weapons to deal with the cheap, slow-flying Iranian exploding drones often used by the Russians.Įven with these new air defense systems, Ukraine has struggled to protect its territory against daily Russian attacks. Throughout the war, Russia has rained missiles down on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure almost daily. announced the delivery of Storm Shadow cruise missiles - with a range of 550 kilometers (340 miles).īoth weapons already have been spotted in combat, extending Ukraine’s reach. However, Washington agreed in February to send Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs, which have a range of 150 kilometers (90 miles) when fired by HIMARS, and the U.K. and its allies have been reluctant to provide them. ![]() Ukraine has since clamored for longer-range missiles that can also be launched by the HIMARS and could reach up to 300 kilometers (190 miles) away. In the fall counteroffensive, the HIMARS - which currently give troops the capability to strike a target up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) away and then quickly move on - were used to destroy bridges near the southern city of Kherson, cutting Russian troops off from one another and their supply routes. ![]() One sophisticated U.S.-made rocket launcher sent to Ukraine has received a lot of attention - and for good reason: High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems gave Kyiv's forces the ability to hit targets farther away and with much greater accuracy than Soviet-designed ones. ![]() Here’s a look at some of the Western weapons sent to Ukraine and what advantages they might offer. ![]()
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