Official: Germany has delivered the second MIM-104 Patriot air defence system and missile interceptors to Ukraine
By: Maksim Panasovskiy | 14.12.2023, 19:03
Germany has handed Ukraine a new package of military aid. The official website of the German government says that the second MIM-104 Patriot system has already been delivered to Ukraine.
Here's What We Know
Earlier this year, Germany handed over to Ukraine the first MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system together with the Netherlands. The delivery of the second system was announced the day before by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Along with the MIM-104 Patriot, Ukraine received Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC) missile interceptors, but their type is not specified. As usual, the number of launchers is classified. Germany also handed over:
- nine Bandvagn 206 tracked all-terrain vehicles;
- eight Zetros trucks;
- four 8x8 HX81 semi-trailers;
- eight Zetros tractor trailers;
- more than 7,000 artillery shells of 155 mm calibre;
- 47,040 rounds of 40 mm ammunition;
- three unmanned demining systems;
- 14 UAV detection systems.
Source: Die Bundesregierung