Germany has handed over the Skynex air defense system to Ukraine as part of a new military assistance package
In addition, ammunition for Patriot and IRIS-T SLM systems, as well as for Leopard 2A6 tanks, was transferred
Germany has handed over a new military aid package to Ukraine, which includes a new Skynex anti-aircraft artillery system and ammunition.
Source. This was reported by the press service of the German government, cited by Interfax-Ukraine.
In addition, ammunition for the Patriot and IRIS-T SLM systems, as well as for Leopard 2A6 tanks, was transferred.
The aid package also included:
- 10 Marder armored personnel carriers,
- 2 TRML-4D radars,
- 9,080 rounds of 155 mm ammunition,
- 2 WISENT demining tanks,
- 1 Biber bridge-building tank,
- 3350 combat helmets,
- 30 drone detection systems,
- 10 GO1 ground surveillance radars,
- 10 Zetros trucks,
- 3 8x8 HX81 tractors and a semi-trailer,
- 34 other vehicles,
- 305 MK 556 assault rifles,
- 0.75 million rounds of ammunition
- 1152 winter camouflage nets.
It is also planned to transfer:
- 4 IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft missile systems,
- 1 more Skynex air defense system with ammunition,
- 20 drone detection systems,
- 26,850 combat helmets,
- 41 Mercedes trucks,
- 4,695 MK 556 assault rifles,
- 0.45 million rounds of ammunition for firearms,
- 8,000 anti-tank mines.
Background. Earlier, the German general admitted that "we underestimated Russia's military potential." He acknowledged that Russia manages to build up its military-industrial complex despite the sanctions.