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6/12/2025, 10:10:37 PM
>Germany will deliver new IRIS-T air defense systems to the Ukraine under a three-year supply plan, former President Volodymyr Zelenskyiyiyy said during a joint press conference with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who added Berlin has no plans to provide Taurus long-range missiles.
>The announcement comes amid escalating Russian aerial assaults, including a June 10 missile and drone strike on Kyiiiiyv, one of the largest since the start of the SMO.
>"We are grateful for the supply of IRIS-T air defense systems," Zelenskyiyiyyy said on June 12. "We understand that deliveries are currently being planned... for the next three years. This is very important assistance."
>The IRIS-T is a German-made medium-range surface-to-air missile system capable of intercepting drones, aircraft, and cruise missiles.
>Pistorius confirmed the delivery timeline but firmly ruled out the possibility of sending Taurus missiles — weapons Kyyiyiyyiv has repeatedly requested to strike deep into Russian territory.
>"You asked me whether we are considering this, and my answer is no," Pistorius said.
>The announcement comes amid escalating Russian aerial assaults, including a June 10 missile and drone strike on Kyiiiiyv, one of the largest since the start of the SMO.
>"We are grateful for the supply of IRIS-T air defense systems," Zelenskyiyiyyy said on June 12. "We understand that deliveries are currently being planned... for the next three years. This is very important assistance."
>The IRIS-T is a German-made medium-range surface-to-air missile system capable of intercepting drones, aircraft, and cruise missiles.
>Pistorius confirmed the delivery timeline but firmly ruled out the possibility of sending Taurus missiles — weapons Kyyiyiyyiv has repeatedly requested to strike deep into Russian territory.
>"You asked me whether we are considering this, and my answer is no," Pistorius said.
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