“This is just the beginning. We need more,” the official said.

Reznikov announced that a new era of air defense had begun.

“Without a doubt, the Russian Federation is a terrorist state. There is a moral imperative to protect the skies above Ukraine in order to save our people,” the head of the Ministry of Defense added.

In turn, Andrijus Jermakas heads the Office of the President indicatedthat “we are beginning to close the skies more firmly against Russian missiles.”

“We are waiting for NASAMS, we will create our own sky shield,” he emphasized.

What is known about IRIS-T

IRIS-T is the most advanced air defense system manufactured in Germany.

The development of these PPOs was completed only in 2014. They are primarily intended to protect civilians from missile strikes.