Third Patriot air defence system arrives in Ukraine

German Ambassador Martin Jaeger has announced the arrival of the third air defence system sent by Germany to Ukraine. 

Source: Jaeger on Twitter (X), reported by European Pravda

Details: Jaeger noted that the third Patriot air defence system from Germany has already arrived in Ukraine.

He said that it would help improve the protection of the population and infrastructure.

The Ukrainian crew has successfully completed the appropriate training to work with this system in Germany, the ambassador added.

Background:

• Germany announced in May that the Ukrainian crew started training on the third Patriot air defence system for Ukraine.
• German Defence Minister Borys Pistorius said Germany was transferring a quarter of its own stock of these weapons to Ukraine, including the third Patriot system, and would not be able to provide any more.
• Romania also announced plans to provide Ukraine with a Patriot air defence system.

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