Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot
Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile using US Patriot system
The missile was fired from a Russian submarine in the Black Sea
It was intercepted by a Ukrainian missile defense system
Ukraine has been battling Russian-backed separatists in its east since 2014
Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated in recent weeks
The hypersonic missile is capable of traveling at speeds of over 6,000 km/h
The Patriot missile defense system is designed to intercept incoming threats
The US has been supporting Ukraine with military aid and training
The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia
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