Lambrett said that Germany will provide Ukraine with several IRIS-T air defense systems in the next few days.

The picture shows the IRIS-T air defense system.

(Reuters)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht visited Odessa, Ukraine on the 1st and met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov.

Lambrett said that Germany will provide Ukraine with several IRIS-T air defense systems in the next few days.

According to Reuters, Ukraine has been attacked by Iranian-made suicide drones in recent weeks, causing casualties and damaging infrastructure.

When Lambrett and Reznikov met, an air-raid siren sounded in Odessa, and the two moved to an underground dugout for a meeting.

Lambrett promised that Germany would provide Ukraine with several IRIS-T air defense systems, emphasizing the importance of this system for defending against drones.

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Reznikov tweeted that Lambrett visited Ukraine for the first time and that she not only brought good news, but also more tools to strengthen the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

"We were discussing the current geopolitical and security situation, and the minister was very happy to be able to communicate with the Ukrainian soldiers, and also saw the German-made Cheetah anti-aircraft combat vehicles on duty," Reznikov said.

Before visiting Ukraine, Lambrett went to Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, to meet with Moldovan Foreign Minister Anatolie Nosatii. Lambrett called on Western countries not to only supply Ukraine with weapons because of Russia's nuclear threat. .

Reznikov posted a photo of his meeting with Lambrett on Twitter, and said that the German-made Cheetah anti-aircraft combat vehicle was on duty in the rear.

(Picture taken from Reznikov's Twitter)