Ukraine is receiving a new batch of Patriot missiles from allies, the Spanish government has confirmed

According to the Spanish government, Ukraine has received a new batch of missiles for the Patriot air defense systems supplied by Spain and other allies. The announcement was made by Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles during a visit to military facilities in Zaragoza, where Ukrainian soldiers are receiving treatment and training.

“A batch of missiles for the Patriot systems has already arrived in Ukraine. It arrived last week. Evidently, we are working on this issue in coordination with our allies because we understand that Ukraine is defending its integrity and protecting human lives,” Robles said, as reported by El Mundo.

The Defense Minister emphasized the importance of these missiles in helping Ukraine defend itself against continued Russian attacks. She also stressed the need for EU countries to remain committed to supporting the Ukrainian people in the face of the challenge posed by Russian aggression.

For Following this announcement, Spain had confirmed its intentions to supply interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense system at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format). em.

The delivery of these Patriot missiles is expected to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities and enhance its ability to protect its citizens and infrastructure from continued Russian attacks. Russia intensified its airstrikes on Ukraine in March 2024, attacking several power plants and destroying a huge Trypilska thermal power plant near Kiev, taking advantage of Ukraine’s shortage of air defense missiles.

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