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Ukraine Receives More Launchers for Patriot System from Germany

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Patriot anti-aircraft missile system / Illustrative photo from open sources
Patriot anti-aircraft missile system / Illustrative photo from open sources

The German government reported on the next tranche of military assistance to Ukraine over the past week

According the the German government report which was published On Wednesday, 9 August, Ukraine receives 2 more launchers for Patriot air defence system

In addition to Patriot launchers, Germany supplied Ukraine with 6,525 rounds of 155 mm smoke ammunition, 10 BV206 tracked all-terrain vehicles, five border guard vehicles, and four VECTOR reconnaissance drones.

Read more: ​Ukrainian Air Force Used Patriot SAM System During “Bryansk Air Defense”, Hit 5 Targets

The list also includes materials for explosive ordnance disposal, over 1,000 binoculars and 20,000 goggles, six 8x8 HX81 tractors and five semi-trailers, two 8x6 heavy trucks with containers and 40,000 first-aid kits.

Patriot anti-aircraft missile system
Patriot anti-aircraft missile system

It should be noted, in April 2023, Germany transferred a Patriot anti-aircraft missile system with missiles to Ukraine. One such battery includes a radar, a command post and up to eight launchers, designed for four missiles each.

In addition, Ukraine also received another Patriot system from the United States and additional launchers from the Netherlands.

Raytheon Technologies, a manufacturer of Patriot air defence systems, plans to significantly increase production volumes and transfer additional systems to Ukraine.

Read more: ​Ukraine Gets Another Batch of Military Aid From Germany Including Missiles for Patriot SAM Systems
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