Germany said on Friday that it will deliver two Patriot systems to Ukraine after reaching an agreement with the U.S. that Berlin will be first in line to receive the latest systems in return. Thanks to the U.

Germany will transfer additional Patriot systems to Ukraine in phases to strengthen the country's air defense, the press service of the Bundeswehr reports. In the coming days, the Bundeswehr will deliver Patriot air defense systems,

Germany will send two additional Patriot launchers to Ukraine "in the coming days," with more components expected to arrive "within the next two to three months," the German Defense Ministry announced on Aug.

Germany has announced it will deliver two Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, following an agreement with the United States under which Berlin will be first in line to receive replacements for the systems it sends.