Spain To Increase Delivery Of Patriot Missiles To Ukraine

Spain pledges to continue supplying Ukraine with Patriot air defense system missiles to safeguard Ukrainian airspace from Russian aggression, including ballistic missiles, according to a statement from Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This assurance, reported by UATV English based on information from Le Monde, is part of Spain's ongoing commitment to support Ukraine.

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares reaffirmed this position during an informal gathering of EU foreign ministers in Ireland, emphasizing that Spain has been providing this assistance for an extended period and will maintain it. The request for increased supplies of ammunition for air defense systems, particularly to counter Russian ballistic missiles, has been echoed by Kyiv.

Spain's Foreign Minister also assured additional support during a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on September 2, specifically confirming a rise in the volume of missile deliveries.