Russian weaponry, captured by the IDF from Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon and Syria, may be starting to make its way to Ukraine, according to recent speculation. Western analysts have identified a series of American cargo aircraft movements from NATO's Ramstein base in Germany to Hatzerim base, and subsequently to the military airport in Rzeszow, Poland – the primary logistics hub for Western military aid to Ukraine.
A well-respected military analyst operating on the X social network under the name OSINT-Defender has documented specific flights of US Air Force C-17s to Hatzerim. The analyst mentioned earlier media reports indicating Israel was weighing the possibility of transferring Soviet-era weapons and equipment to Kyiv, including antitank missiles and other munitions. Additionally, the analyst cited previous American media coverage discussing the potential transfer of decommissioned Patriot air defense systems from Israel to Ukraine.
When contacted by Israel Hayom for comment, Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk said, "I do not comment on rumors." It's important to note that any decision regarding Patriot system transfers would ultimately rest with the United States, as these systems remain US property. As for the Soviet weapons, if such a transfer has occurred, analysts suggest it could have been executed either through direct delivery to Ukraine or via an arrangement involving a third country. Sources in Kyiv indicate they have not received confirmation of any final decision on this matter.
Recently, Ambassador Korniychuk met with Deputy Minister Sharren Haskel, expressing gratitude for her previous initiative as a Knesset member to transfer captured Russian military equipment from Israel's northern front to Ukraine.
