Germany delivers additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine

BERLIN

Germany has completed the delivery of an additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, authorities confirmed on Friday.

According to a document published on the government's website, Berlin has recently delivered a second Patriot system, with launchers, missiles and spare parts.

The government’s updated list has also included 14 additional drone detection systems, more than a dozen military vehicles, including trucks, and around 7,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition.

Earlier this week, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany will continue to provide military support to Ukraine, and will focus on strengthening the air defense capabilities of the country.

He also underlined that the planned €8 billion ($8.7 billion) military aid for next year will not be affected by the government’s planned budget cuts for 2024.

Germany is currently the second-largest supplier of weapons to Ukraine after the US.