Germany, Denmark supplying more Leopard tanks, HIMARS to Ukraine
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Germany is due to supply three HIMARS multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine, according to an official statement by the government.
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A view of Leopard 2 tanks at a production line in Unterluess, Germany, on February 12, 2024. (AP)
Reports confirmed that Ukraine has been supplied with 10 more Leopard 1 tanks by Germany and Denmark, as published on the official portal of the German government on Friday in the newly updated list of Kiev-sent weapons.
In addition, as stated in the list, Germany is due to supply three HIMARS multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine.
In support of the Czech initiative to boost military aid to Ukraine, Germany revealed the allocation of €576 million for Ukraine to replenish its artillery shell supply, amid a severe shortage that is affecting its performance on the frontlines.
The Economist had previously stated that the Czech Republic secured at least 800,000 shells, and the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, and Canada agreed to allocate funds to help pay. The Czech Republic says that if $3.3 billion could be secured, 1.5 million shells could be purchased and sent to Ukraine. That said, the combined aid would be delivered in three different batches.
On its part, Berlin revealed that it would be providing Kiev with 180,000 artillery shells in the second batch of military aid. Overall, Germany would be contributing 40% of the military initiative to Ukraine.
Berlin has also concluded deals to provide an additional 100,000 155mm shells to Ukraine, with the initial shipments set to be delivered this year. Furthermore, Germany plans to dispatch 100 infantry fighting vehicles along with 100 high-capacity logistics vehicles.
This comes after US President Joe Biden's $61 billion military aid package by Republicans in Congress, and the European Union's failure to deliver over half a million shells to Ukraine by March.
