Leopard tanks, unmanned aerial vehicles and ammunition. Germany has updated data on the aid package to Ukraine
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Leopard tanks, unmanned aerial vehicles and ammunition. Germany has updated data on the aid package to Ukraine

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Source:  Ukrinform

The package of military aid handed over by Germany to Ukraine includes Leopard tanks, ammunition, drones, a field hospital, etc.

Points of attention

  • Germany has provided Ukraine with military aid including Leopard tanks, ammunition, drones, a field hospital, and other crucial equipment in efforts to support Ukraine amidst security challenges.
  • The updated aid package from Germany includes significant items such as Leopard 1 A5 battle tanks, drones, 21,000 ammunition for anti-aircraft guns, armored recovery vehicles, ground radars, helmets, and a field hospital.
  • The USA has also announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine, with provisions for air defense means, artillery ammunition, mortar shells, and Javelin anti-tank missiles.
  • The international community's support through updated aid packages aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities against security threats.
  • Germany and the USA's commitment to providing military aid reflects ongoing efforts to support Ukraine's defense and security needs.

Germany will provide Ukraine with Leopard tanks

Such data are contained in the list updated on July 29 on the website of the German government.

In particular, within the framework of a joint project with Denmark, Germany transferred 8 Leopard 1 A5 main battle tanks with spare parts (previously 50 units were transferred).

From the stocks of the Bundeswehr and industry, 21,000 ammunition for Gepard anti-aircraft guns were provided (a total of 176,000 were delivered).

The package also includes:

  • 10 surface drones (in addition to the 30 previously delivered),

  • 2 Bergepanzer 2 armored recovery vehicles with spare parts (previously transferred 19),

  • 10 ground radars (the Armed Forces have already received 66 of them),

  • almost 25 thousand helmets,

  • field hospital (previously provided 1).

The US will provide Ukraine with a new package of security assistance

On July 29, the USA announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine in the amount of up to 200 million under the program of special presidential powers.

This was reported by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby, Voice of America reports.

Security assistance will include:

  • air defense means,

  • HIMARS artillery ammunition,

  • mortar shells,

  • Javelin anti-tank missiles.

The US Department of Defense is also providing long-term support through the Ukraine Security Promotion Initiative fund to strengthen air defenses, long-range strike capabilities, and anti-tank capabilities.

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