US ‘likely to announce this week purchase of missile defense system for Ukraine’

Announcement of the purchase of an advanced medium to long range surface-to-air missile defense system for Ukraine

US is likely to announce this week the purchase of an advanced medium to long range surface-to-air missile defense system for Ukraine, a source familiar with the matter, Qazet.az reports.

Washington is also expected to announce other security assistance for Ukraine, including additional artillery ammunition and counter-battery radars to address needs expressed by the Ukrainian military, the source added.