Overview
- President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the arrival and thanked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for fulfilling the agreement.
- Berlin had previously transferred three Patriot systems and pledged two additional units by the end of 2025, according to Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.
- A recent tranche was financed by Denmark, Lithuania and Norway, according to a Germany Aid to Ukraine update.
- Zelensky said negotiations continue with partner governments and system manufacturers to further strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.
- The Kremlin reiterated its opposition to Western military aid, asserting such deliveries will not alter battlefield outcomes and warning shipments are legitimate targets.