Preparations have begun for the transfer of Patriot systems to Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said this at a briefing. He said that the US has already started the preparatory work and is determined to hand over the equipment as soon as possible.

“We look forward to deploying the Patriot as soon as possible. Preparations for the transfer of these systems have already begun.‘, said Dmytro Kuleba.

Dmytro Kuleba now emphasized the urgent needs of the Ukrainian army. According to him, first of all, Ukraine needs systems. anti-aircraft and anti-missile defenseas well as ammunition for them.

“Ukraine needs as many high-tech air defense systems as possible, and therefore we are discussing not only about new Patriot batteries, but also about the supply of new NASAMS, IRIS-T, Crotale systems. We are grateful to the USA, Germany, Norway and France for their decisions and are working to expedite similar decisions both from them and from other countries.Added to the tower.

Also, Ukraine is interested in acquiring anti-aircraft systems such as Gepard, Vulcan and MANPADS Stinger and others. Another urgent need artillery shells of all calibers.

“We call on all partner states to accelerate additional supplies as much as possible.‘, Kuleba stressed.

In addition, Ukraine is actively working on all types of supplies. artillery systems and armored vehiclesespecially tanks.

“Currently, President Zelenskyi and his entire diplomatic team are working intensively on new solutions for the procurement of new types of Western weapons. This is primarily about the supply of Western-style tanks and other armored vehicles. I have no doubt that the Ukrainian army will soon have additional armor and firepower.‘, added the Foreign Minister.

ZSU Vulcan – M163 VADS (Vulcan Air Defense System) – anti-aircraft self-propelled installation manufactured by General Electric Company. It was developed in the 60s on the basis of the M113 armored personnel carrier.

The M61 Vulcan is a 20mm rapid-fire gun with a rotating barrel block. Rate of fire – up to 3000 shots per minute. Fire is carried out in short bursts of 10, 30, 60 or 100 rounds. The effective firing range at air targets is up to 1.2 km, at ground targets – up to 1.2 km. Source