Sources within the Bundeswehr have confirmed that the Patriot missile systems transferred from Berlin to Kyiv remain operational in detecting and intercepting incoming missiles and drones. Despite the U.S. decision to halt the provision of intelligence data to Ukraine, this action does not affect the capabilities of the weapon systems supplied by Germany. The Patriot systems are equipped with advanced radar technology that monitors airspace for potential threats, ensuring continued defense against aerial assaults. While the U.S. has ceased sharing target coordinates for offensive operations involving systems such as the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher, the functionality of the air defense systems remains intact. This situation underscores the strategic importance of Germany’s military support to Ukraine, as the ability to counter aerial threats continues regardless of shifts in U.S. military assistance.
