Netherlands to transfer 3 Patriot launchers to Ukraine – photos

Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on 28 November that the Netherlands will give three Patriot missile launchers to Ukraine, noting that Ukraine has a difficult winter ahead given the continuing Russian airstrikes.

Source: Ruben Brekelmans on X, as reported by European Pravda

Quote: "That’s why we transferred 3 Patriot launchers [to Ukraine]. They save lives and protect vitally important infrastructure. It was and remains in our common interest to stop Russian aggression."

Background:

• On 23 September, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans said in an interview that the Netherlands would supply Ukraine with three Patriot missile system launchers "soon".
• In late August, Ukraine's then Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that delivery of some of the promised Patriot systems was being delayed and urged partners to accelerate the process.

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