Drones, APVs and tank shells: Germany sends new military equipment to Ukraine
Germany sends new weapons to Ukraine (deviantart com liam2010)
Germany has delivered a new package of military assistance to Ukraine, including projectiles, drones, and armored personnel vehicles, according to the German government.
The new military package includes:
- Ammunition for Leopard 1A5 tanks
- 25 reconnaissance drones RQ-35 Heidrun
- 8 armored transporters
- 16 fuel trucks Mercedes-Benz Zetros
- 5 vehicles for border guards
- 3 civilian cars
- 50 SatCom communication terminals
- 500 LED lamps
- Equipment for neutralizing explosive ordnance
- Nearly 2,000 M92 combat helmets
The German government also said that the new aid package includes 20 infantry fighting vehicles Marder and 15 self-propelled anti-aircraft systems Gepard.
Germany's stance on Ukraine
Germany has been one of the countries providing military, political, and financial support to Ukraine. Berlin has supplied various artillery pieces, Leopard tanks of older and newer modifications, IRIS-T and Patriot air defense systems, ammunition, vehicles, drones, and other types of weaponry.
Additionally, Germany has announced its intention to double military aid to Ukraine to 8 billion euros in 2024.
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has also assisted Ukraine in matters related to European integration.
