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​First Leopard 2 Tank Sent by Canada to Ukraine Arrived in Poland

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The first footage of Canadian Leopard 2 tank sent for Ukraine after it arrived in Poland was shared by Minister of National Defense of Canada Anita Anand on her Twitter
The first footage of Canadian Leopard 2 tank sent for Ukraine after it arrived in Poland was shared by Minister of National Defense of Canada Anita Anand on her Twitter

The first of four Leopard 2 tanks, which Canada decided to hand over to the Ukrainian military, arrived in Poland

Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand announced this on Twitter on the night of February 6.

“The first Canadian Leopard 2 main battle tank that we’ve donated to Ukraine has now arrived in Poland. Alongside our allies, we’ll soon be training the armed forces of Ukraine in the use of this equipment,” Anand said.

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First Leopard 2 Tank Sent by Canada to Ukraine Arrived in Poland, Defense Express

Anita Anand also has shared an image of the first Canadian-donated Leopard tank arriving in Poland in the Twitt as well as she emphasized that Canada will continue to support Ukraine.

The Minister of National Defense of Canada Anita Anand announced on February 4, 2023 that Canada sended its the first Leopard 2 main battle tank to enforce the Armed Forces of Ukraine just after Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft had departed Halifax carrying the first Leopard 2 tank.

First Leopard 2 Tank Sent by Canada to Ukraine Arrived in Poland, Defense Express
Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft departed Halifax carrying the first Leopard 2 main battle tank on February 4

As Defense Express reported, Germany officially proved sending Leopard 2 Tanks to Ukraine as well as approved their re-export from partner countries.

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