The United States of America is now seriously considering supplying air defense systems to NATO allies in wake of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Africa Today News, New York gathered that this decision is being considered due to the constant threat and growing worry coming from Russia.
This hint was given by a US official who told CNN on Tuesday that his country is now considering supplying critical air defense systems to NATO allies in eastern Europe in light of recent developments.
There are already serious concerns that Russia could consider launching missiles or aircraft against the alliance’s eastern flank.
‘The US is considering a range of capabilities,’ the official said on Tuesday morning.
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The official said there is no specific plan yet to carry this out, but added that the idea centers around the concern that Russian missiles or aircraft might deliberately attack targets inside NATO territory at some point.
According to him, there is every possibility that Russian President, Vladimir Putin may decide to launch attacks on those nations because of their support for Ukraine.
He said there is also concern that air defense be made readily available if there is inadvertent straying of Russia into NATO airspace.
According to him, the most likely systems that could be deployed by America are the Patriot and the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense).
The system has been successfully used in the Middle East to help shoot down incoming ballistic missiles.
Africa Today News, New York recalls that NATO allies had last Friday rejected Ukraine’s demand for no-fly zones reiterating that they were increasing support but that stepping in directly would lead to a broader, even more brutal European war which would not be safe for anyone.
Africa Today News, New York reports that Ukraine, a former Soviet republic who has made it clear that she wants to join the European Union and Western military alliance NATO, is not a currently a member of either.
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK