Slovakia, which recently handed over the Zuzana 2 self-propelled artillery system to Ukraine, will receive MANTIS air defense systems from Germany, which will protect the eastern border with Ukraine. It is reported by The Guardian.

In a statement, the country's Ministry of Defense notes that we are talking about MANTIS anti-aircraft systems designed to protect against rocket, mortar or artillery attacks.. They are usually placed near military bases..

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Earlier it was reported that against the background of the political crisis in Slovakia, the parliament approved the date of early elections in the country - September 30, 2023. and voted for a resolution to shorten the electoral term.