Germany moves repair center of Ukrainian equipment from Slovakia: Details
Illustrative photo: Germany relocates Ukrainian equipment repair center from Slovakia (Getty Images)
Germany has decided to move the repair center for Ukrainian large military equipment established in Slovakia to its own territory, according to ntv.
According to a spokesperson for the German Ministry of Defense, the process should be completed by December 31, 2024.
The decision was made due to problems in the organization and operational processes at the Slovak facility.
This repair center started operating in Slovakia in late 2022. It serviced key pieces of military equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers, Dingo armored vehicles, MARS II missile systems, and Gepard anti-aircraft systems.
However, Slovakia, according to German officials, has repeatedly demonstrated “cumbersomeness” in organizing the center's work.
Other key problems include differences in the interpretation of European customs rules and difficulties with overhauling damaged equipment.
Despite the relocation of the center, Germany assures that equipment repair remains a priority for Ukraine. They reminded that other German repair centers are already operating in Lithuania and Ukraine, which also service military equipment provided to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
German assistance to Ukraine
Germany is one of Ukraine's leading partners, providing significant military assistance in countering Russian aggression.
For example, it has recently become known that Berlin will finance the transfer of 20 more Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.
Also today, Germany, together with other countries, continues to discuss the issue of a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine after the end of hostilities. Commenting on the possibility of sending German soldiers as peacekeepers to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that it is possible. However, under what conditions - find out in the article by RBC-Ukraine.
In addition, Poland has called on Germany to increase military spending, as it believes that US President-elect Donald Trump may cut aid to Kyiv after his inauguration.
