Volodymyr Zelensky showed the third battery of Patriot SAMs, which Germany will soon hand over to Ukraine

After the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a training base of the Ukrainian military in Germany, where they are learning to use Patriot air defence systems.

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Judging by the video, Ukraine will receive a full-fledged battery of SAMs. We are talking about at least 6 launchers with containers of 4 missiles each, as well as radar. By the way, this will be the third battery of Patriot SAMs, which will be transferred by Germany. The system should be sent to the AFU in the coming weeks.

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Patriot is a medium-range surface-to-air missile system developed by the American company Raytheon. The main feature of Patriot is its ability to intercept and destroy tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and aircraft. The system is equipped with the AN/MPQ-65 multifunctional radar, which provides detection, target tracking and missile guidance.

Patriot uses PAC-3 missiles, which have improved performance compared to previous models. The system can operate autonomously or be integrated into allied air defence systems, making it an important element in collective security. Patriot is in service with many countries and is actively used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the war against the Russian occupiers.

Source: @V_Zelenskiy_official