Germany asks Switzerland to allow ammo exports to Ukraine
The publication notes that Switzerland has previously refused to issue re-export permits for ammunition for Gepard anti-aircraft guns, manufactured by Oerlikon-Bührle in Zurich. Switzerland cited its long-standing commitment to remain neutral in foreign conflicts.
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In her letter, Lambrecht noted that Gepard systems in Ukraine are mainly used to protect critical infrastructure, in particular the southern seaports, which are crucial for exports of Ukrainian grain.
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“Given the worldwide humanitarian consequences of disruptions in grain supplies, Germany and Switzerland must absolutely comply with (Ukraine’s) request for ammunition,” the German defense minister stressed.
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Gepard is a German anti-aircraft self-propelled artillery system, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei in cooperation with other companies. It’s designed to protect armored vehicles and stationary targets from attacks from low-altitude airborne threats, and is particularly resilient to enemy electronic countermeasures.
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