Russian Forces Destroy Three Patriot Launchers in Ukraine, Defense Ministry Says

The Russian Armed Forces have destroyed three launchers from the Patriot surface-to-air missile system currently in service with the Ukrainian military. The report was confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Defense, according to statements released to the press. The ministry did not specify the exact location of the Ukrainian Patriot systems, but noted that the operation was carried out using aircraft, attack drones, and missile troops. One Patriot battery typically includes four launchers, with a total estimated cost of $1.1 billion. Each individual missile for the system costs no less than $4 million. Since the start of the special military operation, Russian forces claim to have destroyed a total of: