Official: Germany has delivered the second MIM-104 Patriot air defence system and missile interceptors to Ukraine

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