German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the second Patriot air defense system, which Germany will provide to our country, will be deployed in Ukraine by the end of 2023.
The second Patriot air defence system from Germany
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that the second Patriot system, which his country handed over to Kyiv, will be deployed in Ukraine this year.
Scholz said this on December 13 in the Bundestag, DPA/AFX reports
Military aid to Ukraine is extremely necessary. Because Russia has now completely put its economy at the service of this war. Russian arms production is operating at full capacity.
Scholz noted that Ukraine's ability to defend itself against "swarms" of Russian drones and missiles has improved and added that a second Patriot air defence system provided by Germany will be deployed in Ukraine this year.
Also, according to him, armoured vehicles, ammunition and winter protective clothing for the Ukrainian armed forces will be provided, as well as electric generators to overcome the electricity shortage.
Next year, Germany plans to transfer 200,000 shells to Ukraine
Germany will be able to supply almost 200,000 artillery pieces next year. I think this is a significant part of the planned million, said the Inspector General of the German Armed Forces, Carsten Breuer.
At the same time, Breuer added that German industry is currently increasing production.
Germany has become one of the countries that help Ukraine, providing military, political and financial support. Berlin offered several types of artillery, Leopard tanks of older and new modifications, IRIS-T and Patriot air defence systems, ammunition, cars, drones and other weapons.
On December 9, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany would support Ukraine in the war if others weakened.
