![]() Reversing course, US, Germany to send tanks to Ukraine The heavy weaponry is likely to prove highly valuable to Ukraine as it plans counteroffensives to repel Russian troops entrenched in the east and south. As it is used widely in many European nations, spare parts and ammunition are easily available. The Leopard 2 has a very good performance record worldwide. The tanks would be deployed "over the coming weeks," Defense Minister Anita Anand told a news conference, hinting that there could be more tanks to come at a later stage. Meanwhile, Canada also promised Ukraine four combat-ready Leopard tanks to support it in warding off Russian forces. ![]() The US later said it would send 31 of its Abrams tanks to Ukraine.īritain also said on Thursday that it hopes the Challenger 2 tanks it is delivering to Ukraine will arrive there at the end of March. Germany on Wednesday agreed to supply the long-requested tanks to Kyiv after pressure from both Ukraine and Western allies.Ĭhancellor Olaf Scholz told parliament that 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks from Bundeswehr supplies would be sent and that Berlin was also granting approval for other European countries to send the German-made tanks from their own stocks. ![]() Speaking during a visit to German troops in the central state of Saxony-Anhalt, Pistorius said there would be training starting within the next few days for Ukrainian troops on the Marder infantry fighting vehicles, which are also to be delivered, while training for the Leopard will be "a little later." ![]() The Leopard 2 battle tanks Germany has promised to Ukraine to aid in its defense against Russia's invasion will arrive at the end of March or the start of April, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday. ![]()
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