Ukraine has asked Germany to provide dozens of additional Patriot interceptor missiles from its existing stockpiles this year as Russia intensifies ballistic missile attacks against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, according to Bloomberg.People reportedly familiar with the discussions said Kyiv proposed a swap arrangement on Thursday, under which Germany would transfer interceptors immediately and later receive replacement missiles from future production.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.Berlin has not yet approved the request, but a decision could be announced shortly before or during the NATO summit in July, one source told Bloomberg.Germany’s defense ministry declined to comment on the report.The purported proposal comes as Ukraine faces mounting pressure from Russia’s growing ballistic missile arsenal.Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) said this week that Russia can launch up to 100 ballistic missiles per month while maintaining stable stockpiles thanks to sustained production rates.President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly warned that ballistic missiles remain one of the most dangerous threats facing Ukraine and has urged allies to accelerate deliveries of Patriot systems and interceptor missiles.Germany remains Ukraine’s key European optionIn April, Germany approved a €4 billion ($4.6 billion) military assistance package for Ukraine that includes funding for hundreds of Patriot missiles.However, European stockpiles of Patriot interceptors have become increasingly limited, making additional supplies difficult to secure.
Kyiv Proposes Missile-Swap Deal With Berlin to Secure Additional Patriot Interceptors
The deal would have Germany provide Patriots to Ukraine in return for expedited replacements from the production line.
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