Ukraine orders over 1,000 Mercedes‑Benz Zetros trucks from Daimler Truck, adding to the 340 already delivered and significantly boosting Defense Forces logistics.
According to FAZ, the contract has not been officially announced, and Daimler Truck declined to comment. The secrecy is unsurprising, as Germany's new government, likely funding the purchase, has classified details of further military aid to Ukraine. More information may emerge once the deal is publicly disclosed.
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Trucks are a critical component of military logistics. Ukraine has faced challenges maintaining and renewing its vehicle fleet due to industrial issues and limited funding.
Since russia's full-scale invasion, partner countries have provided various vehicles, either integrated into weapon systems or simply to meet urgent needs.
The Mercedes‑Benz Zetros, produced by Mercedes‑Benz Special Trucks under Daimler Truck, is popular for off-road and extreme conditions and is used by militaries in over ten countries worldwide.
For Ukraine, this large contract will help address part of the logistics gap, though production from scratch means deliveries will take time.
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