Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said that the Ukrainian army on Friday received the first four Leopard 2 main battle tanks.
“Today, together with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Chairman of the Polish Council of Ministers Mateusz Morawiecki, the first four Leopard 2A4 tanks were welcomed to Ukraine,” said Oleksii Reznikov, according to vehicle reports. the media.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister said that Kiev has received real support to strengthen the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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“I am delighted to welcome the first “beasts” in our Ukrainian military-technical zoo! The minister added: “We look forward to welcoming many more kittens.
The German-made tanks are part of a wave of tanks sent to Ukraine after Ukrainian officials demanded they be more proportionate to Russian forces. Western leaders will deliver the maximum number possible and create a US-led NATO-wide effort to provide Ukraine with the ammunition and training needed to operate and maintain the Leopard 2.
It is worth mentioning that Germany initially opposed allowing the transfer amid concerns about escalation but told allies with tanks that they were free to send them to Ukraine.
