The Israeli publication Yediot Ahronot reports that Israel refused to sell the Iron Dome tactical missile defense system to Ukraine.

“Since last summer, Israel has taken a series of steps in an attempt to prevent a clash with the Americans and Ukrainians over this case, and managed to remove this issue (about transferring the Iron Dome to Kiev) from the agenda. Officials in Ukraine have expressed disappointment with Jerusalem's stance.

The Iron Dome provides protection against unguided tactical missiles with a range of 4 to 70 kilometers. One Iron Dome missile defense battery is capable of protecting an area of ​​150 square meters. km.

“Israel believes that the Biden administration and congressional leaders understand Israel’s need to be cautious, and therefore, according to sources, acted “delicately and responsibly” regarding the Iron Dome,” the publication summarized.

Earlier in Ukraine, they named weapons that would “stop” Russia.

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