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Spain delivers 2nd batch of Patriot missiles, Leopard tanks to Ukraine

25 June, 2024 Tuesday
13:55

On June 21, the second batch of long-range missiles for Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems sent by Spain arrived in Ukraine

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El Mundo reported the information, citing a source in the Spanish government.

As Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles noted during the May 25 meeting of the Ministerial Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense, the Patriot system is a crucial part of an "important delivery" scheduled for June.

The new aid package from Spain also includes a batch of Leopard battle tanks, various types of ammunition, including 155mm artillery shells, anti-drone systems, optoelectronic surveillance and tracking systems, and remote weapon towers.

  • On June 21, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced the supply of the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine.
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