++ Information appointment in the evening, October 11, 2024: Zelenskyj visits Berlin ++

The Chancellor said that Germany remains firmly on Ukraine’s side. Ukraine is to receive additional military aid worth 1.4 billion euros. These include air defense systems, artillery and drones. In addition to Germany, Belgium, Denmark and Norway are also participating in the aid. Zelensky then also met Federal President Steinmeier.

Military maneuvers in the Neckar-Odenwald district

A Bundeswehr exercise is planned in the Walldürn area in the next few days. The maneuver lasts a week. In addition to soldiers with transport and off-road vehicles, combat aircraft are also involved. However, only blank cartridges would be fired, the responsible Bundeswehr command said. The aim of the exercise is to strengthen the troops’ operational readiness.