German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced Tuesday during a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital Kiev that the country will receive more than a hundred Leopard 1 tanks from several European Union countries.
The Leopard 1 tanks, the older model of these battle tanks, are in addition to the previously announced supply of Leopard 2 tanks. Pistorius has indicated that at least three battalions are estimated to be equipped with these tanks by the first or second quarter of 2024.
The visit, which has allowed the minister to oversee the Ukrainian military’s handling of the weaponry provided by the international community, has been kept secret for security reasons.
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
