Germany may send 100 TAURUS missiles to Ukraine if Merz agrees — military expert

He shared the information on Espreso TV.

“Due to the leaked conversation of the head of the German Air Force, we know that Germany could supply Ukraine with a maximum of 100 TAURUS missiles, in two batches of 50. These are realistic numbers, as Germany has between 150 and 250 in combat-ready condition, and around 500 in total. So even if they give Ukraine 100 missiles, that’s a significant number — and a large number of Russian targets hit,” Katkov emphasized.

According to the expert, while supplying TAURUS to Ukraine won’t bring instant victory, it’s a crucial step to boost Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

“TAURUS has always been a political issue, and now these cruise missiles have become symbolic. Those red lines from Russia — that transferring Storm Shadow or ATACMS to Ukraine would mean France, the UK, or the U.S. entering the war — are no longer mentioned. And as soon as TAURUS hits Russian forces, and we hope Merz, presumably the new head of the German government, approves it, the invaders will instantly forget what they once threatened,” Katkov added.

• On April 14, Germany's soon-to-be chancellor Friedrich Merz, stated that he has consistently supported the supply of TAURUS long-range missiles to Ukraine — provided the decision is coordinated with European partners.
• Meanwhile, Germany’s acting Defense Minister Boris Pistorius remains skeptical about supplying TAURUS missiles to Ukraine.