The issue of Germany handing over long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine is moving forward.
This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Ukraine on September 11 following the visit of German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbok.
"We discussed in detail the provision of long-range German Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Today, we better understand the specifics of the process of making a final decision by the German government. For its part, Ukraine is ready to do everything necessary to speed it up. According to the results of the negotiations, I can say that the option of providing these missiles remains open, and the decision-making process within Germany is moving forward," noted the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba.
The talks with Burbok discussed the additional strengthening of Ukraineʼs air defense on the eve of the new winter season and possible attacks against the energy system.
- Ukraine officially requested Taurus missiles from Germany at the end of May 2023 and has been waiting for the decision of the German authorities since then. Taurus missiles have a range of up to 500 kilometers, and the Bundeswehr has approximately 600 of them. They are mainly used to defeat particularly important targets behind enemy lines, such as command bunkers, ammunition and fuel depots, airfields and bridges.
- Great Britain was the first to transfer Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine, then France (SCALP) joined it.