< p _ngcontent-sc146="" class="news-annotation">Defenders undergoing a military exercise in Germany. Near the city of Munster, they take possession of Leopard 2 heavy tanks.
Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany Oleksiy Makeev wrote about this on February 20.
“The first shot of the Ukrainian crew on the German Leopard 2A6 tank during training at a military training ground in the city of Munster, Germany! Filmed today from the German Fuchs armored personnel carrier,” Makeev said.
Ukrainian defenders take possession of the Leopard 2A6: watch the video The military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also take possession of the Patriot air defense system in Germany. They train 6 days a week. The Air Force released a photo of the exercise.
In total, the exercise takes place at three stations. The Armed Forces of Germany noted that Ukrainians manage to learn quickly. Motivation is high because everyone knows what it is about,” said the German officer.
Military aid for Ukraine: latest news
- On February 20, the United States announced $460 million in military aid. It includes HIMARS, air surveillance radars, Javelin anti-tank systems, Bradley Infantry Fire Support Team vehicles, night vision devices.
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was ready to send air defense and long-range weapons to Ukraine. Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said that other countries would join the UK.
- On February 20, US President Joe Biden arrived in Kyiv. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainians will see the result of the meeting on the battlefield