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Patriot Missile Defense System from Romania Arrives in Ukraine

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Patriot Missile Defense System from Romania Arrives in Ukraine
A Patriot rocket launcher system of the Romanian armed forces is seen during an army drill at the Capu Midia Training Range near Corbu, Constanta, near the Black Sea on November 15, 2023. (Source: Getty Images)

The Patriot anti-missile defense system provided by NATO member Romania has arrived in Ukraine, the representatives of both countries admitted.

“I thank every country that helps us with air defense. A special thanks to Romania for the ‘Patriot’ systems. Together, we can achieve even greater efficiency, we can put an end to Russian terror by jointly taking down ‘Shaheds’ and missiles,” said Zelenskyy in his evening address on October 2.

At the beginning of September, Romania approved the transfer of a Patriot air-defense battery to Ukraine.

Previously, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need for at least seven such systems to effectively shield Ukraine’s major cities.

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