Huge arms shipment from Germany to Ukraine
The German government is reported to be sending €2.7 billion worth of new weapons and ammunition to Ukraine ahead of a possible visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
According to news from the German news agency DPA, which is based in the Defense Ministry, it is claimed that Germany will provide an additional 20 Marder-type armored fighting vehicles, 30 Leopard-1 battle tanks and 4 Iris-T-SLM aircraft. defense systems to Ukraine.
It was claimed on the news that the €2.7 billion worth of arms and ammunition to be delivered to Ukraine would be the largest single support from Germany since the start of the Russia-Ukraine War. Germany has so far provided 2.75 billion euros in arms support.
Emphasizing once again that the military supplies to be sent show that his country is serious about providing support, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said: “Everyone wants the terrible war waged by Russia against the Ukrainian people, that goes against international law, end as soon as possible. as possible. Unfortunately, this is not yet in the offing. That is why Germany will do everything possible to help as long as it is needed, no matter how long it takes.”
Germany has so far sent 18 Leopard-2 tanks, 40 Marder-type armored fighting vehicles, 34 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, 2 armored rescue vehicles, 2 Wisent mine-clearing tanks, 2 Iris air defense systems and Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. In addition to these, 18 wheeled howitzers, artillery ammunition, guided missiles for air defense systems, 4 Iris fire units for air defense and 12 Iris launchers were delivered. (AA)