Zelenskyy: Ukraine has received new IRIS-T launcher from Germany

May 31, 2026 - 05:09

Ukraine received a launcher for the IRIS-T air defence missile system from Germany on 30 May.

Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy reported that over the week, the Russians have launched 2,300 attack drones, nearly 1,560 guided aerial bombs and 108 missiles of various types against Ukraine. All of these strikes targeted civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings and energy facilities.

Quote: "Every day, we are working to ensure greater protection against Russian terror. Yesterday, we received a new IRIS-T launcher. We thank Germany for its constant contribution to protecting people; thousands upon thousands of lives have been saved thanks to such strong support."

Details: The president added that Ukraine needs additional missiles for air defence systems in order to maintain sufficient capability to repel Russian attacks.

Background:

Zelenskyy sent a letter to US President Donald Trump and members of Congress regarding shortages of air defence capabilities.
He also reported that during a large-scale attack on 24 May, Russia used two Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal said that the US would respond to the Ukrainian president's letter regarding shortages of air defence capabilities.