Germany has supplied a third powerful IRIS-T air-defense system to Ukraine as the country braces for another possible Russian missile onslaught this winter. The system was handed over this week, the Defense Ministry in Berlin said on October 27. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stressed Germany's continued support for Ukraine in its fights against invading Russian forces. In his evening video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed gratitude for the "very strong package from Germany,” saying it will “greatly help our soldiers and the defense of our cities."
Editors' Picks
RFE/RL has been declared an "undesirable organization" by the Russian government.
If you are in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine and hold a Russian passport or are a stateless person residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, please note that you could face fines or imprisonment for sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving our content, or for contacting us.
To find out more, click here.