The German government has announced the latest batch of military aid to Ukraine, including Leopard 2 tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). Compared to the data for the previous week, the list includes armoured fighting vehicles, the supply of which has already been officially confirmed: 18 Leopard 2A6 tanks with ammunition and 40 Marder […]
Ukraine war: Germany sends much-awaited Leopard tanks
The first shipment of Leopard 2 tanks from Germany has been sent to Ukraine, the German defence ministry says. Eighteen cutting-edge main battle tanks were delivered after Ukrainian crews were trained to use them. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said he was sure the tanks could “make a decisive contribution” on the frontlines of the war. […]
The Ukrainian 4th Tank Brigade Was Running Out Of Tanks. Then It Got Leopard 2s.
It appears the 4th Tank Brigade will be the first Ukrainian army unit to operate those Leopard 2 tanks Kyiv’s allies have pledged to the war effort. The battle-weary unit’s new tanks could save it from a slow collapse. One big clue is the presence of a 4th Tank Brigade officer, Maj. Vadim Khodak, at […]