Ukraine needs SAMs like those at U.S. base in Poland to down Russian ICBMs — Ukrainian general

He shared the information on Espreso TV.

"Russians have used a new weapon, and we need to figure out how to destroy it. Remember when Putin’s Kinzhal missiles were introduced, and his military claimed that every missile would hit its target? It turned out that wasn’t true. At one point, Russians launched 11 such missiles at Kyiv during an attack, and all were intercepted. That’s why our specialists, together with allies, are studying this issue," Romanenko noted.

According to the genetal, Patriot is not quite the system capable of intercepting ICBMs, but it’s necessary to explore other systems, like those deployed at the U.S. base in Poland.

"This is a naval missile defense system adapted for land use. There is also a more powerful THAAD system, but it costs over $50 billion, and it won’t be provided to us right now. So, the situation is quite complex and requires work," Romanenko added.

• On Thursday, November 21, the Russian army launched an attack on Ukraine using MiG-31K and Tu-95 aircraft, targeting the Dnipropetrovsk region.
• On November 21, Russian forces launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, along with Kinzhal and Kh-101 missiles, at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense destroyed six targets.
• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Russian military used a new missile, possibly an intercontinental ballistic missile, against Ukraine on November 21.
• Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is pursuing diplomatic measures and leveraging UN and NATO mechanisms in response to Russia's use of a new missile resembling an intercontinental ballistic missile.
• Valentyn Badrak, Director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Studies, military expert, believes that Putin's actions are aimed at political bargaining to make him a winner in the eyes of the Russian audience.
• Military expert Serhiy Zgurets noted that the RS-26 missile is not in serial production and has not been adopted by the Russian military.