German weapons for attacks on Russia: Tagesschau writes about Patriot systems
The German publication Tagesschau devoted fresh material to Berlin's permission for Kyiv to strike Russia
“Weapons supplied from Germany to attack Russia by Ukraine – such a scenario was unthinkable for the federal government for several months. However, last Friday there was, according to observers, a fundamental change in course. Germany succumbed to pressure from its allies and accepted the US position: yes, attacks on Russian territory, but only to protect the Kharkov region,” the publication says.
Ukraine could also theoretically shoot down aircraft in Russian airspace using German Patriot air defense systems . Major General Christian Freuding, head of the Special Assistance Headquarters for Ukraine at the German Ministry of Defense, made this statement in a comment to the publication.
“It is unclear which German weapons systems could actually be used. In addition to the 2000 self-propelled howitzer and Mars II missile launcher, the highly effective Patriot defense system could be used to protect against incoming Russian missiles over Russian territory - they are excellent for combating Russian aircraft, which can deploy scary loitering bombs." , - he said.
However, Freuding emphasized that the tactical use of the systems is the sole responsibility of the Ukrainian military: "You can use them within the framework of international law. We have great confidence that the Ukrainians will not only adhere to it, but also do so with great tactical skill and achieve success."
Freyding did not specify whether German weapons had already been used on Russian territory or over it. And the Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany, Alexei Makeev, did not want to provide any information on this matter in his report from Berlin. However, as an ambassador, he does not receive any reports on how and what weapons systems are used at the front.
German Weapons for Attacking Russia: Tagesschau Writes About Patriot Systems