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Germany Sends New IRIS-T System to Ukraine as Kyiv Braces for Next Russian Mass Attack
Volodymyr Zelensky said the system arrived as Russia launched more than 2,300 attack drones and nearly 1,560 guided aerial bombs last week.
- On Saturday, May 30, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine received a new IRIS-T air defense system from Germany, strengthening defenses against Russian airstrikes.
- Russian forces launched more than 2,300 attack drones, nearly 1,560 guided aerial bombs, and 108 missiles over the past week, targeting civilian infrastructure and energy facilities, Zelensky said.
- The IRIS-T medium-range system can reach targets at 40 km and an altitude of 20 km. Zelensky said, "We thank Germany for its constant contribution to protecting people."
- Separately, Ukraine reached agreements with Sweden this week for a new aid package including 16 used Saab JAS Gripen fighter jets, with Stockholm helping acquire up to 20 newer Gripen aircraft.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States will "find a way" to help Ukraine defend itself, though Zelensky prioritized ballistic defense systems that the German-made IRIS-T cannot intercept.
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