BERLIN - Germany pledged a fresh military aid package for Ukraine worth around 1 billion euros ($1.13 billion), Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced during his visit to Kyiv on Sunday.

According to the German government, the new military aid package focuses primarily on air defense capabilities, including the joint production of interceptors against jet-powered drones.

Merz noted that recent technical breakthroughs in this area would help swiftly strengthen Ukrainian air defenses.

Germany will also provide long-range weapons, satellite technology and combat drones for Ukraine.

In addition, Germany will offer around 350 million euros to repair Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of the coming winter.

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This is Merz's second visit to Kyiv since he took office last year.