 Three European countries to supply 64 more Patriot missiles and 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Germany will urgently provide Ukraine with 64 more guided missiles for the Patriot air defense systems. German Defense Minister Boris Pissoria said it. This is a highly important sign to sustainably support the successful efforts of the Ukrainian armed forces to ensure air defense, especially now in this particular phase of the war, Pissoria said. The missiles will be supplied to Ukraine promptly. Besides, Ukraine will receive 14 more Leopard 2 combat tanks from its Western partners. The procurement of the tanks has been financed by Denmark and the Netherlands. The Handelsblatt wrote with reference to NATO sources. The sources report that the contracts for supplying Ukraine with additional Leopard 2 tanks were signed with the German armament concern Rheinmetall and the two countries have paid a three-digit sum. The German government, which is to approve the export of military equipment, was involved as well. The armed forces of Ukraine will receive the first Leopard 2 combat tanks in January 2024 and the contract must be fulfilled by the end of 2024. The Defense Ministers of Denmark and the Netherlands reported about their plans to supply Ukraine with combat tanks back in April. According to open information, Ukraine has received over 50 Leopard 2 tanks of different types in total. Earlier, taking into account first losses within the course of the Ukrainian counter-offensive, Andrei Melnik, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, requested more Germany-produced tanks.