Berlin [Germany], December 24: Ukraine has received an extensive new weapons package from Germany, the Defence Ministry in Kiev said on Monday.
The delivery, also confirmed by the German government, includes 15 Leopard 1 A5 battle tanks, two Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, a Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer, two Iris-T anti-aircraft systems and two Patriot missile launchers.
The anti-aircraft systems are particularly important for Kiev to combat Russia's drone and missile attacks, which have intensified in recent weeks.
The German government says the delivery of the additional Iris-T systems had been promised in 2023.
Germany has now given Ukraine an additional 65,000 rounds of ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, as well as further ammunition for the Iris-T system.
In addition, Berlin has supplied AIM-9L/I Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, which enable fighter aircraft to attack targets in the air.
In addition to heavy weapons the new German package also includes trucks, drones, radar systems and ammunition. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune