[Russia says destroying the Ukrainian "Patriot" system US officials responded: damaged but not destroyed has been discussed the best way to repair] two unnamed US officials said on the 16th that the US-made "Patriot" air defense system being used in Ukraine may have been damaged by a Russian attack, but it has not been destroyed. The United States and Ukraine are already discussing the best way to repair the system, which does not have to be shipped out of Ukraine. The official added that the United States will have a better understanding of the relevant situation in the next few days, and the relevant information will be updated at any time.