Germany, together with its allies, will transfer to Ukraine a hundred interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems.
This was announced by the Minister of Defense of Germany Boris Pistorius at a joint press conference with the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky on Tuesday, June 11.
The head of state and the German head of the Ministry of Defense visited the 21st missile group of the German air defense forces.
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Germany and allies will transfer missiles for Patriot
Pistorius said that during a visit to Odessa a few weeks ago, he saw first-hand the effects of Russian missile attacks and announced another aid package.
— And especially after seeing how critical Ukraine's air defense is to survival, today I have the pleasure of announcing the delivery of a significant number of interceptors for Patriot — one hundred, — he added.
According to him, interceptor missiles are being provided as part of Germany’s initiative to strengthen Ukrainian air defense together with Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway.
— 32 of these interceptors have already been handed over in the last two days, and the remaining 68 will be delivered in the coming weeks, — added the German minister.
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President Vladimir Zelensky said at a press conference that Ukraine expects a positive result in receiving 2-3 air defense systems.
He did not name the countries with which negotiations are underway, since Ukraine is waiting for confirmation of the relevant decisions.
