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Zelensky thanks Germany for new Iris-T air defense system

Ukraine has received another Iris-T air defense launcher from Germany. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Berlin for the delivery while calling for more ammunition.

Zelensky thanks Germany for new Iris-T air defense system
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Ukraine has received another Iris-T air defense launcher from Germany, according to the FAZ. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Germany for the delivery and simultaneously called for further ammunition supplies.

The Iris-T system is considered highly effective against drones and cruise missiles. Germany has already delivered several such systems to Ukraine to strengthen its air defense against Russian attacks.

EuroPulse reported on May 30, 2026, about new EU sanctions against Russia that Zelensky enacted: Zelensky enacts new EU sanctions against Russia.

Source: www.faz.net