Ukraine is preparing to receive German Leopard2 A6 heavy tanks. Soon, Germany, together with Sweden and Portugal, will send equipment.
The decision was made by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. This was reported on February 24 at the Ministry of Defense.
“Defense Minister Pistorius decided to transfer additional Leopard2 A6 from the Bundeswehr to Ukraine. This increases the number of tanks delivered from Germany from 14 to 18. Together with Portugal and Sweden, Germany will transfer a battalion of tanks to Ukraine,” the German Ministry of Defense said.
There will be more tanks in the spring
Mrs. German Ambassador to Ukraine Anka Feldhusen said that Ukrainian defenders are learning to manage German armored vehicles. According to her, Ukraine may receive a large number of Leopard tanks in April.
We see a photo from a test site in Germany. And yet, I think Spain also agrees (to provide tanks – Channel 24). They reported that their tanks would be at the end of March. It seems to me that in April there will already be such a serious amount,” Feldhausen said.
Military aid for Ukraine: latest news
- On February 24, President Zelensky announced that Ukraine had agreed with the UK on the supply of long-range weapons.
- Poland is preparing to send 60 of its PT-91 Twardy tanks to Ukraine. Channel 24 journalists spoke about the advantages of this armored vehicle.
- Sweden announced a new military aid package. The country will donate Leopard 2 tanks and air defense systems.
