Germany transfers two complete Patriot systems, first launchers are in Ukraine — Pistorius

This was announced by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at the start of the 30th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format), according to a Ukrinform correspondent.

"In addition to the continuous provision of weapon systems and ammunition, Germany is in the process of delivering two full Patriot systems to Ukraine. The first launches have already been transferred to Ukraine," Pistorius stressed.

He thanked the Norwegian partners who covered half the cost of the two systems.

As reported, on August 24, it became known that Norway is allocating approximately 7 billion Norwegian kroner ($696.12 million) to finance air defense systems for Ukraine.