Fourteen Leopard 2A4 tanks purchased from the Netherlands and Denmark will be delivered to Ukraine already this summer, Ukrinform reported, citing the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands, quoted by BTA.
"The 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks that the Netherlands and Denmark bought for Ukraine will go to the war-torn country as early as this summer. The main battle tanks have been repaired and tested over the past few months. This was announced today by Minister Ruben Brekelmans," the department reports.
It is noted that last year the Netherlands and Denmark purchased 14 "Leopard 2A4" tanks. They were used war machines that were repaired by the German company "Rheinmetall".
"Ukraine can use the tanks in the fight against the Russian aggressor,", according to a statement by the Dutch Ministry of Defense.
Yesterday and today the last two tanks underwent verification tests as part of the delivery. The first 12 tanks are now ready to be shipped. All 14 tanks will be delivered simultaneously by the end of this summer.
"Ukraine urgently needs more military support given the heavy fighting on the battlefield. These tanks can play an important role for the Ukrainian army to defend itself against the Russian troops. Together with its allies and partners, the Netherlands will continue to support Ukraine for as long as necessary. This is crucial for the defense of Ukraine and deterring Putin's aggression," Breckelmans said.