KIEV, Oct 11 (NNN-UNIAN) – Germany is sending the first of four IRIS-T SLM air defence systems to Ukraine, the Ukrainian government-run Ukrinform news agency reported yesterday, citing the German Defence Ministry.
The recent Russian missile attacks on Kiev and other cities, showed the importance of air defence capability for Ukraine, the ministry tweeted.
It did not specify when the air defence system would be delivered to Ukraine.
IRIS-T SLM is a land-based air defence system, that can hit aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, jet artillery, drones, anti-radar missiles and bombs.– NNN-UNIAN
