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There’s a lot of reporting about Ukraine’s air defense needs. For example, #ukraine cannot shoot down the Russian KH-22 missile. A #Patriotmissile battery might work. But there’s a simpler way.

Russia’s only aircraft that can fire the KH-22 is a poorly designed 1960s bomber: the Tu-22. Russia only has 10, and it has no way to replace losses.

Ukraine would have to shoot them down in Russian air space. But.