Spain will send two more U.S.-made HAWK air defence systems to Ukraine in addition to four shipped last week to protect its battered infrastructure, Spanish Defence Minister said on Thursday.
Last month, Ukraine asked NATO countries for additional help to fend off missile and drone attacks after Moscow struck cities across the country, killing civilians and destroying vital infrastructure such as water supply and power stations.
In addition to the surface-to-air missile launchers, Spain will send a battery of six light howitzers and provide training for Ukrainian howitzer crews.
The United States is considering sending older HAWK equipment from storage to Ukraine. The interceptor missile equipment is based on Vietnam-era technology, but has been upgraded several times.
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