Spain will hand over anti-aircraft missile complexes to Ukraine to strengthen air defense

Launcher of the anti-aircraft complex MIM-23 Hawk / Illustrative photo

In September 2024, Spain plans to transfer Hawk anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine in order to increase the power of our country's air defense.

This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Spain.

On Wednesday, July 24, the Minister of Defense of Spain Margarita Robles held a working conversation via video conference with her Ukrainian colleague Rustem Umyerov.

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In particular, Rustem Umyerov talked about the situation at the front and the urgent needs of the Armed Forces.

It is noted that Margarita Robles spoke about the future supply of military aid to Ukraine and progress in the training of the Ukrainian military — 5,000 soldiers have already been trained.

According to her, Spain plans to provide Ukraine with a fully ready anti-aircraft battery Hawk in September. This will increase the power of the air defense of the Armed Forces.

In addition, Margarita Robles also emphasized the importance of humanitarian support to Ukraine. Her country will provide an easy transfer from Poland for orphans and relatives of Ukrainian soldiers so that they can spend a few days in Spain.

It will be recalled that in June Spain sent Ukraine the second batch of Patriot air defense missiles.

Also, the Government of Spain will hand over 19 Leopard 2A4 battle tanks for transfer to Ukraine.

Also, the Minister of Defense of Spain, Margarita Robles, announced the quick transfer of a batch of M113 armored tracked vehicles and other equipment to Ukraine.