Launching 10 Patriot missiles against ballistic threats over Kyiv cost $30 million – Zelenskyy
Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
To intercept six Russian missiles during an attack on Kyiv, Ukraine used ten Patriot missiles, costing $30 million, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this ahead of his meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, according to Ukrinform.
"Today, 10 Patriot missiles were fired at six ballistic missiles. That’s $30 million," Zelenskyy emphasized.
Russian ballistic attack on Kyiv
Six Iskander-M ballistic missiles were shot down over Kyiv on the night of February 12. The attack caused damage, casualties, and injuries. Damage was recorded in several districts. One person was killed, and four others were injured, including a 9-year-old child.
Overall, on the night of February 12, Russia launched 123 drones and seven ballistic missiles at Ukraine. Enemy targets were intercepted using aviation. In addition to Kyiv, Russia also struck Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles. The invaders launched drones from five different directions.
