Ukraine's War: Did Israel Secretly Aid Ukraine with Patriots in the 1990s?

Ukraine's War: A Forgotten Chapter? The 1990s Transfer of Patriot Missiles from Israel In the midst of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a little-known historical detail has resurfaced: the transfer of Patriot missile systems from Israel to Ukraine in the early 1990s. This fact, highlighted recently in a short video by Ukrainian author Ягодзінський Сергій, raises questions about the extent of past Israeli military aid and the current needs of Ukrainian defense. "Israel provided Ukraine with Patriot systems in the early 1990s," claims Ягодзінський Сергій in his video. "However, there has been surprisingly little discussion about this." This assertion, while requiring further investigation, is significant given the current intense focus on securing modern air defense systems for Ukraine. The video contrasts this past aid with Ukraine's present pressing need for advanced technologies like the Israeli Iron Dome system. The author argues that the Iron Dome's capabilities would be significantly more effective in protecting Ukrainian territory against current attacks. While the video doesn't offer conclusive proof of the 1990s transfer, it does highlight the ongoing debate about the nature and scope of international military support for Ukraine. The video's limited evidence requires further investigation to confirm the claim. However, its focus on a potentially overlooked historical event and its relevance to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine make it a topic worthy of further media attention.