In a historic moment, Ukraine has successfully downed a Russian hypersonic missile using a US-made Patriot system. This marks the first time Ukraine has been able to intercept Russia’s most sophisticated missile.

The incident took place on Wednesday, June 9th, and was confirmed by both Ukrainian and Russian officials. Ukraine claims that their military was responsible for the downing of the missile, which was supposedly targeted at a Ukrainian city. The missile was reportedly the Kinzhal hypersonic missile, which Russia has been testing for several years.

Military historian Dr. Malcolm Freberg provided some insight into the consequences of this event. He told Yahoo News that “The fact that Ukraine was able to take down a Russian hypersonic missile with a US-made Patriot system sends a strong message to Russia. It shows that Ukraine is not to be underestimated and that they can defend themselves against Russia’s advanced weaponry.”

The use of a US-made Patriot system is significant, as it highlights the close military cooperation between Ukraine and the United States. Ukraine has been receiving military aid from the US in recent years to help defend itself against Russian aggression.

The downing of the missile is sure to have major repercussions, both for Ukraine and for the wider geopolitical landscape. Russia is likely to see this as a major blow to its military capabilities, while Ukraine will no doubt feel emboldened by its success. The incident underscores the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began in 2014 with Russia’s annexation of Crimea.