Ukraine says it has deployed two new Patriot air defense systems

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry ‍said on Thursday it had ‍deployed two new Patriot air defense systems received from Germany as ⁠part of military aid supplies announced previously. “Two more Patriot air defense systems have been deployed to protect ‍Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure,” ‍the ministry said ‍in ⁠a ‌post on Telegram.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our dedicated page. Germany ⁠said ‍last August that it ⁠would deliver two Patriot systems to ‌Ukraine after reaching an agreement with the US that Berlin would ‍be first in line to receive the latest systems in return. Read more:Zelenskyy says deal to end war with Russia ‘10 percent’ awayRussian-installed Kherson governor accuses Ukraine of killing 24 in New Year drone strike