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This time, Germany is giving 14 Leopard tanks to Ukraine

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  • 26 January, 2023 13:46:45

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International Desk:  After several appeals to Western allies for tanks to resist Russia in the ongoing war, the United States and Germany are now going to fulfill the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Germany and the United States have officially responded to this request of Ukraine. Germany has announced to give 14 Leopard tanks to Ukraine. On the other hand, the United States has said that it will give 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.

On Wednesday, German Chancellor Olaf Schultz announced the delivery of Leopard-2 tanks to Ukraine. He announced this in the cabinet meeting in the morning. Olaf Shultz said, "This decision is an example of how we can best support Ukraine."

This decision is an example of how we can best support Ukraine. Later, in a statement, the German Chancellor also said that two battalions of Leopard-2 tanks will be given to Ukraine. In the first phase, 14 Leopard-2 tanks will be supplied from the German Army's stockpile. Berlin will also train Ukrainian troops to operate the tank.

As a result of Germany's announcement, other countries can also export Leopard tanks to Ukraine. As a result, in order to take a strong position against Russia in the battlefield, some European countries including Poland and Finland have taken the initiative to hand over Leopard-2 tanks made in Germany to Ukraine, and there is no obstacle. As a result, Ukraine's arsenal is expected to be richer to fight against the Russian army.

Leopard-2 tank is one of the world's first battle tanks. The German army and the military forces of many European countries use this tank. Among the non-European countries that use this tank are Canada and Indonesia. The world has seen the use of this diesel engine-powered battle tank in the conflicts of Afghanistan, Kosovo and Syria.

What's in the Leopard Tank: The Leopard-II tank is one of the world's premier battle tanks. The German army and the military forces of many European countries use this tank. Among the non-European countries that use the tank are Canada and Indonesia. The world has seen the use of this diesel engine-powered battle tank in the conflicts of Afghanistan, Kosovo and Syria.

This tank has many features. Designs also vary. The tank has night vision equipment and a laser range finder, with which the distance to the target can be measured. Laser range finder helps to better track moving targets while traversing rough terrain or rugged terrain.

Meanwhile, the United States government announced to give Abrams tanks to Ukraine yesterday. A senior official of the US administration told AFP that Washington will give a total of 31 M-1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. He further said that maintenance and operation of this tank is a complex task. This requires training. A strategy is being decided on how to handle the matter.  

Abrams tanks are very effective in increasing battlefield capabilities; Although it has to go through a complex process to manage it.

 

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