Spain plans to transfer four of its HAWK air defense systems to Ukraine. This was stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, writes European truth.
“Allies in NATO provide Ukraine with advanced systems, including artillery, air defense systems, armored vehicles. And I welcome today’s announcement of Spain on the provision of four HAWK launches to strengthen the air defense of Ukraine – in addition to the fact that the allies provided in the The course of the last days. Thanks to the allies for a significant contribution, and I urge and further strengthen support, ”he said after a meeting of the defense ministers of NATO countries.
He added that Kyiv will also receive funds to combat drones to protect civilian infrastructure from Russian attacks.
Earlier, Jens Stoltenberg said that in military supplies to Ukraine will now be focused on air defense systems. For example, Germany handed over to Ukraine the first IRIS-T air defense system, while the United States pledged Kyiv two NASAMS air defense systems in the near future.