Ukraine does not have an effective means of defense against Iranian-made ballistic missiles, which Russia is likely planning to deploy north of the Ukrainian border, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat said. Speaking at a briefing on November 1, Ignat said it would be theoretically possible to shoot down Iranian ballistic missiles, but it would be very difficult to do it "with the means that we have in our arsenal today." The Washington Post reported last month that Iran had agreed to supply Russia with surface-to-surface missiles, citing sources in U.S. security agencies. To read the original story from RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.
Ukraine Says Its Air Defenses Can't Protect Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles
Iran tests ballistic missiles in December 2021. The Washington Post reported that Iran had agreed to supply Russia with surface-to-surface missiles, citing sources in U.S. security agencies.