Published January 26,2023
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Four essential Canadian battle tanks will quickly be on their option to Ukraine, together with coaching personnel, spare elements and ammunition, Defense Minister Anita Anand introduced Thursday.
The Leopard 2 tanks, drawn from Canada’s stockpile of about 80 of the fight items, are prepared to be used “in the battlefield” as Ukraine defends itself from Russian forces, Anand stated at a news convention in Ottawa.
The tanks shall be despatched as quickly as potential and extra could possibly be despatched in future, she added.
“This donation, combined with the contributions of allies and partners, will significantly help the armed forces of Ukraine as they fight heroically to defend their nation’s freedom and sovereignty,” Anand stated.
“We continue to look at what else we can do for Ukraine. Canada’s here, it will be there for Ukraine.”
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre, who was additionally on the news convention, informed reporters that the Canadian Leopard 2 tanks, manufactured by Germany, are “much, much better” than the Russian T90 tanks.
Germany is sending 14 Leopard 2 tanks and U.S. President Joe Biden stated European allies are donating 62 tanks in whole. The U.S. has dedicated to sending 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, Biden stated.
While Canada’s tank donation is admittedly smaller than that of different allies, Anand stated Canada donated 200 armored autos final week to Ukraine.
She additionally stated Canada lately introduced it might purchase and donate a CAN$400 million (US$300 million) missile air protection system for the beleaguered nation.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
