Germany sends ammunition and drones to Ukraine in new aid package

Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock photo: Getty Images

The German government has updated the list of military aid provided to Ukraine.

Source: European Pravda with reference to the website of the German government

Details: The new aid package from Germany includes:

  • ammunition for Leopard 1 main battle tanks;

  • 25 RQ-35 HEIDRUN reconnaissance drones;

  • 8 armoured personnel carriers;

  • material for explosive ordnance disposal

  • 50 SatCom terminals;

  • 5 border protection vehicles;

  • 1,840 combat helmets;

  • 500 LED lamps;

  • 3 vehicles (trucks, minibuses, all-terrain vehicles);

  • 16 Zetros tankers.

Background:

  • It was reported that Germany would provide Ukraine with military goods worth more than €7 billion in 2024.

  • On 4 January, Germany handed over missiles for the IRIS-T SLM anti-air missile systems and Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine in a new aid package.

  • In 2023, arms exports from Germany reached a record €12.2 billion. Ukraine was the main recipient of arms from Germany, having imported weapons for €4.44 billion from this country.

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