The new batch of Leopard 2A4 increases the total number of such tanks transferred by Spain to 20 units.
Spain has begun transferring a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, including ten Leopard 2A4 tanks, several excavators and a large number of anti-tank missiles. This was reported by the press service of the Spanish Ministry of Defense on Monday, July 15.
“The multimodal transport to Ukraine of 10 Leopard 2A4 battle tanks has already begun, undergoing the process of repair, adjustment and readiness at the Santa Bárbara Sistemas plant in Alcalá de Guadaira, as well as the relevant tests to verify their full functionality,” the statement said.
The new aid shipment is expected to arrive in Poland this weekend, after which the tanks will be handed over to the Ukrainian military.
The new batch of Leopard 2A4 increases the total number of such tanks transferred by Spain to 20 units.
The country also plans to prepare or transfer another batch of these tanks in the second half of 2024.
We previously reported that Spain is preparing a new package of military aid to Ukraine.
We remind you that the second batch of long-range Patriot anti-aircraft missiles from Spain has arrived in Ukraine.
Last July, Spain sent four Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine.
Source: korrespondent
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