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Spain Confirms Delivery of Leopard Tanks and Ammunition to Ukraine

Tank crews of the Armed Forces of Ukraine undergo training on Spanish Leopard 2A4, March 2023 / Illustrative photo credit: Reuters
Tank crews of the Armed Forces of Ukraine undergo training on Spanish Leopard 2A4, March 2023 / Illustrative photo credit: Reuters

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles revealed a new military aid package for Ukraine, which includes a batch of Leopard tanks

This is reported by El Mundo.

The head of the Spanish Ministry of Defense announced a new military aid package for the Armed Forces of Ukraine during a meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine, commencing on Monday, May 20th. Also in attendance was the head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Rustem Umerov.

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Leopard 1A5 in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Defense Express
Leopard 1A5 in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, September 2023 / Photo credit: ArmyInform

Robles stressed that the delivery is slated for the end of June. Alongside Leopard tanks, the aid package will encompass various types of ammunition.

At the same time, Robles emphasized her country's efforts to assist Ukraine, particularly in training Ukrainian soldiers.

Spain has announced the delivery of the second batch of Leopard tanks to Ukraine. The military package also includes 155-mm artillery ammunition, Patriot anti-aircraft missiles, anti-drone systems, optronic surveillance and tracking systems, and turrets, as noted by the Official page of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on X.

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