Ukraine could theoretically shoot down military aircraft in Russian airspace with German Patriot systems. This would involve Berlin’s permission to use German weapons to strike Russian territory, states Major General Christian Freuding, Head of the Working Group for the Coordination of Assistance to Ukraine at the German Ministry of Defense. “It is quite possible that Patriot systems will now also be used in the Kharkiv area. They are perfect for fighting Russian aircraft that can use guided bombs,” the German general said. However, according to him, such use of Patriot air defense systems is …