Germany Sends New IRIS-T System to Ukraine as Kyiv Braces for Next Russian Mass Attack
Zelensky said the launcher will help offset a shortage of air defense missiles as Russia fires more than 2,300 drones and 108 missiles in a week.
- Germany has sent a new IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine to help protect against Russian attacks, as confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 31.
- Over the past week, Russian forces have launched more than 2,300 attack drones, approximately 1,560 guided aerial bombs, and 108 missiles targeting Ukrainian civilian infrastructure,.
- Ukraine reached agreements with Sweden to receive Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to strengthen its air force,.
- Zelensky emphasized the need for missiles to enhance air defense capabilities and called on U.S. and European partners to continue supporting Ukraine's missile defense systems,.
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Kyiv Seeks Patriot Missiles From Germany to Boost Air Defenses
Ukraine has asked Germany to provide dozens of additional Patriot interceptor missiles from its stocks this year as Kyiv seeks to bolster its air defenses against intensifying Russian strikes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Russia is taking advantage of a window of vulnerability to the shortage of Patriot missiles from the US to massively attack Ukrainian cities
"The good news is that the delivery of these critically important American interceptor missiles to Ukraine continues daily and weekly."
Germany is providing Ukraine with another IRIS-T system. The aid comes in a phase in which Kiev fears new Russian mass attacks.
Ukraine received on Saturday a new IRIS-T air defence system sent by Germany. This system will complement the defence weapons of the Ukrainian military. Volodymyr Zelensky fears a massive attack...
According to President Wolodymyr Selenskyj of Germany, Ukraine has received another launch facility for the Iris-T air defense. At the same time, he demanded further supply of ammunition.
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