The primary three German-made Gepard anti-aircraft self-propelled artillery models have been delivered to Ukraine and handed over to the Armed Forces.
That’s in accordance with Protection Minister Oleksii Reznikov, who spoke on the nationwide telethon, answering questions on Germany’s safety help to Ukraine, an Ukrinform correspondent stories.
“Thus far, I can say that the primary three Gepards formally arrived from Germany at present. These are anti-aircraft methods, for which a number of tens of hundreds of rounds have additionally been shipped. Accordingly, we anticipate the primary 15 Gepards. The primary three arrived in Ukraine at present, and they’re already on the disposal of the Armed Forces,” Reznikov mentioned.
When requested whether or not Ukraine will obtain German tanks, the minister mentioned: “I hope so. More than likely, we are going to begin with one of many pleasant international locations which have Leopard tanks and are prepared at hand them over to us. These are European nations. And initially, our plan is that it will likely be a number of dozen tanks on which we are going to practice our tank crews, most certainly within the Baltic states.”
Based on Reznikov, there are already agreements signed on using coaching grounds on international soil by the Ukrainian navy.
He added that, as soon as the crews are ready, “the talks concerning the provide of contemporary tanks will proceed.” Based on the minister, that is about extra than simply Leopard tanks. The talks may even cowl Abrams MBTs and different fashions.
Gepard (Flugabwehrkanonenpanzer Gepard) is a German anti-aircraft self-propelled artillery set up produced by Krauss-Maffei in cooperation with different corporations. It’s meant for the safety of armored convoys on the march and stationary objects from assaults of helicopters and warplanes working at low and ultra-low altitudes day and evening beneath any climate circumstances and in circumstances of intense enemy e-warfare.
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