Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed that Germany will transfer the 6th IRIS-T air defence system and Patriot launchers by the end of the year, the press service of the Ukrainian government reports.
‘During the VII Ukrainian-German Economic Forum, Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed that Germany will transfer the sixth IRIS-T air defence system and Patriot launchers by the end of the year. ‘Thank you for your contribution to strengthening the security of our country, this will help save many lives,’ the statement said.
It is noted that Germany's total assistance to Ukraine amounted to 37 billion euros. This is the largest amount among all European countries.
Recently, President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine needs 10-12 more Patriot systems to cover its skies. According to the president, this will make Putin's war meaningless.