The Netherlands will provide a Patriot air defense system, Dutch media reported.
Kyiv will receive Patriot systems from two allies as the supply of the missile defense weapon by NATO countries becomes a focus for Ukraine which is struggling with continuous Russian bombardment of its cities.
The Patriot (Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target) is a sophisticated surface-to-air missile defense system considered one of the most advanced in the U.S. due to the capabilities of its radar, control station, power generators, launch stations and ancillary support vehicles.
Ukraine got its first Patriot battery from the U.S. in the first half of 2023, which has helped protect the sky from Russian attacks. But Kyiv has stepped up its calls for the systems as Russia has increased its use of ballistic and hypersonic missiles to attack Ukrainian infrastructure, in particular linked to the critical energy sector.
