Germany had delivered a medium-range IRIS-T SLM and short-range IRIS-T SLS air defense systems to Ukraine.
This was reported by the German Major General Christian Freuding in an interview with RND.
"During last week alone we delivered two anti-aircraft systems Iris-T SLM and SLS. And by the end of this year, we will deliver two more air defense systems," said Freuding.
He also added that Germany would send infantry fighting vehicles and main battle tanks, and a five- to six-digit number of artillery ammunition.
At the end of September, the German government decided to increase the financing of military support to Ukraine by about €400 million. This will allow purchasing of additional air defense equipment, tanks, drones, ammunition, and spare parts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine is actively seeking approval to deploy long-range missiles to target Russian air bases and military infrastructure involved in attacks on Ukrainian civilians and energy facilities.
However, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed opposition to easing restrictions on Ukraine’s use of German-supplied weapons for strikes on Russian territory. In contrast, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock highlighted the necessity of preventive measures to thwart future Russian attacks.
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