Germany sent two of the three Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems to Poland on Monday, which will contribute to the defense of Polish territory, Reuters and Agerpres reported.

The missiles will be installed in Zamosta, near the border with Ukraine.

Last November, two men were killed when a Ukrainian missile hit the Polish village of Przewodow in the region, an incident that sparked fears that the war in Ukraine could spill over the border.

Ground-based missile complexes, such as Patriot, produced by the American company Raytheon, are intended to intercept offensive missiles.

“One of the reasons why Germany will now support NATO’s eastern flank in Poland is, of course, that we have seen how quickly the war between Russia and Ukraine can spread to NATO member states,” Colonel Jörg Sievers told the press in the town of Gnoin . in northeastern Germany, before sending Patriot batteries on a mission.

The commander of the German unit in Poland emphasized the defensive nature of the Patriot systems. “We are not the only defense force on earth, the British and Americans are also on earth,” he added. “Patriot is a strong defense system, and we hope to be able to provide sufficient protection there to prevent future attacks or accidents like the one that happened in November,” the officer said.