This German aid package is the largest it has provided to Kyiv since the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, and Berlin has pledged to increase its support for Kiev for as long as necessary.
The German Defense Ministry said in a statement that the package will include 30 “Leopard 1” tanks, 15 “Gibard” anti-aircraft armored vehicles, 200 reconnaissance drones and 4 additional “Iris-T” anti-aircraft systems. .
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said: “We all hope that this ugly and illegal war will end quickly. Unfortunately, this is not yet planned. Therefore, Germany will provide all possible assistance, as long as necessary,” according to Reuters. .
Andrii Yermak, chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, confirmed the aid package in a message on Telegram, saying: “Thank you to our allies”.
Ukraine is pressing its allies for weapons, fighter jets and long-range ammunition ahead of a counterattack expected in the coming weeks or months.
Germany was initially reluctant to send heavy weapons to Ukraine to help it confront Russian forces, fearing it would lead to an escalation in fighting, but Berlin agreed in January to send Leopard tanks and said she would work with allies to send more. .
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