Germany has transferred 30 Patriot missiles to Ukraine and is preparing new aid package - Pistorius
Germany has handed over 30 missiles for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and is preparing a large-scale military aid package, including air defense, armored vehicles, drones and ammunition.
This was announced by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, Censor.NET reports with reference to Ukrinform.
"Because we want to make a contribution to prevent Kryvyi Rih from happening again," Pistorius said.
This year, Germany has allocated about 7 billion euros to support Ukraine, of which 3 billion has recently been approved by the Bundestag. In addition, another €8 billion has already been allocated until 2029. In total, more than 11 billion euros.
The new assistance will include:
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4 additional IRIS-T systems and 300 guided missiles;
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120 MANPADS (man-portable air defense systems);
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300 reconnaissance drones;
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25 Marder infantry fighting vehicles;
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15 Leopard tanks;
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14 artillery systems;
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100 surveillance radars;
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100 thousand artillery ammunition;
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1100 ground surveillance radars in the medium term.
Pistorius emphasized that strengthening Ukraine's air defense remains a priority.
