The second division of the Patriot air defense system has begun combat work in Ukraine, said Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

"The second division of the Patriot air defense system is already in operation! We are strengthening our air defense! We are bringing victory closer!" he wrote on the Telegram channel on Thursday evening.

"They say there is a ban on the General Staff on taking a selfie next to equipment! Sorry, I couldn't resist!" he added, accompanying the post with his selfie next to the air defense system.