Zelensky did not say who would replace incumbent Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko or elaborate on the reasons for the changes.

The reshuffle comes at a pivotal moment in the more than four-year war with Russia, with Moscow escalating its campaign of deadly ballistic missile strikes on Ukraine, and Kyiv planning to domestically produce US-designed Patriot air defence systems.


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<p>Ukraine on Wednesday denied claims of Russia destroying a US-made Patriot missile defence system using its hypersonic missile during an air strike on Kyiv.<br />
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On Tuesday, the defence ministry of Russia made the assertion after carrying out an overnight air raid on the Ukrainian capital. Later, two US officials said that one Patriot defence system appeared to have suffered damage but it was not destroyed in the attacks.<br />
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"I want to say: do not worry about the fate of the Patriot," said Ukrainian air force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat while speaking on Ukrainian television.<br />
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He further denied the possibility of Russia's "Kinzhal" missile destroying a Patriot system.</p>

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"Destroying the system with some kind of 'Kinzhal', it's impossible. Everything that they say there, it can remain in their propaganda archive," he stated.<br />
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The Patriot system falls among the range of sophisticated air defence units which have been supplied to Ukraine by the West to help the warring nation repel Russian air strikes after it was invaded by Moscow last year.<br />
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The Patriot defence system is considered among the most advanced US air defence systems which includes cruise missiles, aircraft and ballistic missiles, and typically includes launchers as well as radar and support vehicles.<br />
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The Kinzhal missile has been touted by Russian President Vladimir Putin as proof that his country possesses world-beating military hardware.<br />
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On Tuesday, Ukraine claimed that its army shot down six Kinzhal missiles which was denied by Russia. It remained unclear which Western weapon was used by the Ukrainian army. The Pentagon made no immediate comment.</p>

<h2><strong>Kyiv joins NATO cyber-defence centre</strong><br />
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<p>Ukraine joined the cyber defence centre of NATO, stated the Tallinn-based body on Wednesday, as Kyiv called the move "a step on the way" to getting membership in NATO.<br />
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The Western defence alliance's Co-operative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) stated that Iceland, Ireland and Japan have also been welcomed into the fold.</p>

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"We are particularly glad to see Ukraine here with us," said Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur, in a CCDCOE statement.<br />
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"This offers a unique opportunity to simultaneously contribute to Ukraine's defence in Russia's brutal war and learn from the cyber battlefield to improve the cyber security of all members,” he added.<br />
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Meanwhile, Ukraine's ambassador to Estonia Mariana Betsa called the "landmark event" as "an important step on the way to Ukraine's accession to NATO".&nbsp;</p>

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Ukraine on Wednesday denied claims of Russia destroying a US-made Patriot missile defence system using its hypersonic missile during an air strike on Kyiv. On Tuesday, the defence ministry of Russia made the assertion after carrying out an overnight air raid on the Ukrainian capital.

Ukraine on Wednesday denied claims of Russia destroying a US-made Patriot missile defence system using its hypersonic missile during an air strike on Kyiv. On Tuesday, the defence ministry of Russia made the assertion after carrying out an overnight air raid on the Ukrainian capital. Later, two US officials said that one Patriot defence system appeared to have suffered damage but it was not destroyed in the attacks. "I want to say: do not worry about the fate of the Patriot," said Ukrainian air force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat while speaking on Ukrainian television. He further denied the possibility of Russia's "Kinzhal" missile destroying a Patriot system. ALSO READ | Moscow denies that Kyiv's air defences downed Kinzhal hypersonic missiles "Destroying the system with some kind of 'Kinzhal', it's impossible. Everything that they say there, it can remain in their propaganda archive," he stated. The Patriot system falls among the range of sophisticated air defence units which have been supplied to Ukraine by the West to help the warring nation repel Russian air strikes after it was invaded by Moscow last year. The Patriot defence system is considered among the most advanced US air defence systems which includes cruise missiles, aircraft and ballistic missiles, and typically includes launchers as well as radar and support vehicles. The Kinzhal missile has been touted by Russian President Vladimir Putin as proof that his country possesses world-beating military hardware. On Tuesday, Ukraine claimed that its army shot down six Kinzhal missiles which was denied by Russia. It remained unclear which Western weapon was used by the Ukrainian army. The Pentagon made no immediate comment. Kyiv joins NATO cyber-defence centre Ukraine joined the cyber defence centre of NATO, stated the Tallinn-based body on Wednesday, as Kyiv called the move "a step on the way" to getting membership in NATO. The Western defence alliance's Co-operative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) stated that Iceland, Ireland and Japan have also been welcomed into the fold. WATCH | Russia Ukraine War: Remains of CH-55 missile found in Polish forest near Ukraine border | WION "We are particularly glad to see Ukraine here with us," said Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur, in a CCDCOE statement. "This offers a unique opportunity to simultaneously contribute to Ukraine's defence in Russia's brutal war and learn from the cyber battlefield to improve the cyber security of all members,” he added. Meanwhile, Ukraine's ambassador to Estonia Mariana Betsa called the "landmark event" as "an important step on the way to Ukraine's accession to NATO". (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Ukraine refutes claims of Russia destroying Patriot defence system using hypersonic missile

Late last year, the US said it would provide Ukraine with patriot air defence system as Russia pounded energy infrastructure from the air. Back then, Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the announcement, saying Moscow will find an 'antidote'. Germany announced in January that it was following the United States in sending one of the advanced missile defence batteries to Ukraine. The Netherlands said it would supply parts of a patriot air defence system to Ukraine, specifically two launchers and missiles. Meanwhile, the new US aid package also includes munitions for the Himars precision rocket system, anti-tank mines, and over nine million rounds of small arms ammunition. According to the US State Department, the latest package brings total aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion to more than $35.4 billion. Separately, the Ukrainian army said that France's Light AMX-10 RC armoured fighting vehicles were already in service.

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