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Zelensky says third German Patriot system has arrived in Ukraine

Ukraine has bolstered its air defenses against Russian attacks with a new German Patriot system.

“The German patriot has arrived,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his late-night video address on Sunday.

Germany has now supplied Ukraine with three Patriot air defense systems and Zelensky said the third system is likely ready for deployment.

“We will be able to do more in the air,” Zelensky added. “Of course, much remains to be done and protection is certainly not guaranteed, but it is nevertheless a gain for Ukraine.”

Zelensky has repeatedly stressed in recent weeks that Ukraine needs additional air defense systems to fully protect its airspace.

The numbers he cited for the required Patriot systems range from six to 25. It is unclear exactly how many systems have been delivered so far and whether they are all still operational.

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