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In a revelation of Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky has confirmed that Israeli-owned MIM-104 Patriot missile systems—originally supplied by the United States—are now operating in Ukraine. The admission marks Israel’s first official acknowledgment of direct military hardware transfers to Kyiv, despite maintaining official neutrality in the conflict.
The transferred systems, according to Brodsky, are older PAC-2 variants that Israel initially received from the U.S. in the early 1990s. “These are Israeli systems that were in our service decades ago,” the ambassador stated. “We agreed to transfer them to Ukraine. Unfortunately, not much has been said about it, but when people claim Israel hasn’t provided military assistance, that’s simply untrue.”
The announcement aligns with earlier reports from The New York Times, which revealed last month that Israel had begun sending decommissioned Patriot batteries to Ukraine following backchannel negotiations that started as early as June 2024. The move represents a subtle but significant shift in Israel’s stance, which has previously officially limited its aid to humanitarian and non-lethal support due to geopolitical sensitivities with Russia.
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While the PAC-2 variant is outdated, its deployment could still bolster Ukraine’s ability to counter some Russian missile and drone strikes. The systems are believed to be particularly effective against ballistic missiles and aircraft, filling a critical gap as Kyiv struggles to protect its rear infrastructure and cities from relentless Russian bombardment.
However, Russian devastating strikes on air defense systems, their limited number of interceptors and the system’s maintenance requirements raise questions about its long-term impact. Unlike newer models, PAC-2 relies on older radar and engagement protocols, making it potentially vulnerable to advanced Russian electronic warfare and hypersonic missile threats.
Israel’s decision to transfer the Patriots—while downplaying publicity around the move—reflects its cautious approach to the Ukraine conflict. Historically, Jerusalem has avoided overt military involvement to prevent escalation with Moscow, particularly given Russia’s presence in Syria, where Israel conducts frequent airstrikes against Iranian-linked targets. Yet, as Western pressure mounts and Ukraine’s need for air defense grows, Brodsky’s remarks suggest that more undisclosed assistance may already be in the pipeline.
even israel penetrates russia!
russia is humiliated again!!!
heheheh
this american is still having problem with his repressed homosexuality. when your country is failing, desperately trying to divert attention to external problems is quite expected.
the houthis need russia’s assistance to improve on that speed and accuracy…
israel giving up patriots when there’s the possibility they can receive a massive iranian retaliatory missile strike if iran’s nuclear sites are attacked says a lot about how depleted ukrainian air defenses are ,also it means a strike on iran is now being taken off the table.