Germany transfers Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, - government of Germany
The federal government has decided to provide the Armed Forces of Ukraine with "Leopard-2" main battle tanks.
This was reported by government spokesman Steffen Gebeshtrait, Censor.NET reports with reference to Ukrinform. Also, the corresponding notice was published on the website of the German government.
"Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Wednesday at a government meeting that Germany will continue to strengthen its military support for Ukraine. He said that the Federal Government has decided to provide the main battle tanks "Leopard-2" to the Ukrainian armed forces. This is the result of intensive consultations with Germany's closest European and international partners," the statement said.
It is noted that the goal of the allies is to quickly assemble two tank battalions with Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine.
In the first phase, Germany will provide a company of 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks from the Bundeswehr. Other European partners will in turn transfer Leopard-2 tanks.
Training of Ukrainian crews should begin in the near future in Germany. In addition to training, the package will also include logistics, ammunition, and systems maintenance.
"Germany will provide partner countries that want to quickly transfer Leopard-2 tanks from their stocks to Ukraine with appropriate permits for their transfer," the statement said.
