Second Patriot air defense system from Germany to be deployed in Ukraine this year - Scholz

The second system of the Patriot air defense system will start protecting Ukrainian skies this year. sky this year. This was stated by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, according to UNN with with reference to Aussiedlerbote.

Ukraine's ability to defend itself against flocks of Russian drones and missiles has improved. This year, Ukraine will deploy the second Patriot air defense system, provided by Germany, will be deployed in Ukraine this year. In addition, the following will be delivered armored vehicles, ammunition and winter protective clothing for the Ukrainian armed forces, as well as as well as power generators to overcome the energy shortage

According to him, Ukraine needs to be supported now because Russia has completely put its economy at the service of this war. The production of Russian weapons, as noted, is "in full swing"

"Putin is still determined to bring Ukraine to its knees by military means," Scholz emphasized.   

Earlier

Analysts of the German Aid to Ukraine project, which monitors German aid, reported the delivery of another battery of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine  .  It is noted that this system consists of a fire control station, a radar station, 8 launchers and, probably about 60 missiles.

To recap,

Ukraine received the first Patriot system from Germany in April 2023.  In October, Chancellor Scholz promised to to supply Ukraine with a second Patriot battery.

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