Italian Skynex air defense systems are already on combat duty in Ukraine - Shmyhal. PHOTOS
Italian short-range air defense systems Skynex are already on combat duty in Ukraine.
This was stated by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, who is in Italy, іnforms Censor.NЕТ.
"Today I visited the Italian defense company Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A., which specializes in the production of modern air defense systems. Among its developments is the Skynex short-range air defense system.
"We need such an effective weapon to protect us from the drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine. This will save dozens of lives and critical infrastructure for millions of people. Such batteries are already on combat duty in Ukraine," noted Shmyhal.
The Prime Minister noted that Ukraine and Italy are discussing the possibility of joint production of these air defense systems.
"We are also considering the possibility of joint production of components of these systems. We are working to have more such effective air defense systems," the Prime Minister said.
