Romanian President signs law on the transfer of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
Klaus Iohannis signs a law on the free transfer of one of seven Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. Romania expects the allies to replace the transferred system.
On Thursday, August 5, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis signed a law on the transfer of one of the Patriot air defense systems belonging to his country to Ukraine. This was reported by UNN with reference to the administration of the Romanian president.
Details
The document stipulates that Romania will transfer to Ukraine one of the Patriot air defense systems ordered for its own needs free of charge. It is a transfer of one of the seven systems purchased from the United States in the most modern 3+ configuration.
At the same time, the law states that the Romanian Ministry of Defense must take the necessary measures to restore ground-based air defense capabilities.
Romania expects its allies to provide it with a replacement for the complex that Bucharest handed over to Ukraine.
Addendum
Digi24 indicates that Romania will send letters of offer and approval to the United States to replace the donated battery.