Ambassador: Germany's third Patriot air defence system arrives in Ukraine

German ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jaeger has stated that the third Patriot air defense system promised by Germany has already arrived in Ukraine.

"During recent months, the Ukrainian crew has successfully completed their training in Germany," Caliber.Az reports citing Jaeger's message on X.

В Україну вже прибув третій ЗРК Patriot з Німеччини. Він посилить захист населення та інфраструктури країни від літаків, безпілотників та ракет.
Український екіпаж системи за останні місяці успішно пройшов відповідну підготовку в Німеччині. #StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/sUhDdOJij8

— Martin Jaeger (@MJaegerT) July 5, 2024

Berlin committed to providing the third battery in April following Kyiv's requests for increased air defense capabilities. Ukraine has experienced intensified Russian aerial assaults in recent months, significantly impacting the nation's energy infrastructure.

In addition to the most recent delivery, Ukraine currently operates at least three Patriot systems: one supplied by the US and two by Germany.

The Netherlands has also provided several Patriot launchers and has committed to delivering a complete system in collaboration with another country.