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Germany delivers Leopard 1 tanks, other aid to Ukraine

by Kateryna Denisova July 29, 2024 8:11 PM 1 min read
Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks destined for Ukraine stand at a military training center where Ukrainian crews are receiving training on February 23, 2024 near Klietz, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
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Berlin has handed over eight Leopard 1 A5 tanks, 21,000 rounds of ammunition for Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, and other aid in its latest delivery of military aid to Ukraine, the German government said on July 29.

The tranche also included two Bergepanzer 2 armored recovery vehicles with spare parts, 10 unmanned surface vessels, as well as 10 ground surveillance radars.

Ukraine also received 24,810 combat helmets and one field hospital.

The eight Leopard 1 A5 tanks with spare parts were delivered under a joint initiative with Denmark.

Initially a hesitant partner, Berlin has become Ukraine's second-largest military donor after the U.S., although German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is still reluctant to supply some key capabilities, namely Taurus long-range missiles.

Berlin plans to up its military aid to Ukraine by another 3.8 billion euros ($4.13 billion) in 2024, Reuters reported in May, citing its unnamed source. However, the country's military aid for Kyiv will be cut by half next year, according to a draft 2025 budget document reported by Reuters on July 17.

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