The United States is considering expanding its support for Ukraine amid concerns among the Ukrainian military that Russia may try to retake Kyiv in January. This was reported by Politico with reference to six interlocutors familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
In addition to sending the Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine, the administration is considering, among other things, direct-guided munitions kits that turn unguided aerial munitions into "smart" bombs, as well as small-scale land-based bombs, according to two U.S. officials and another person familiar with the matter. diameter, which will significantly increase the impact range.
It should be noted that on December 15, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny said that, in his opinion, Russia is mobilizing 200,000 new troops and may try to capture Kyiv already in January-February.