The Netherlands and Denmark have begun the process of sending 14 Leopard 2A4 battle tanks to Ukraine, which they purchased for the Armed Forces of Ukraine last year, Babel informs.
This was reported on the website of the Dutch Ministry of Defense.
The tanks have been repaired and are completing testing. It is known that this week the last two vehicles are undergoing control tests, and 12 others have already been prepared for shipment. All 14 tanks will be delivered simultaneously by the end of summer 2024.
Ukraine urgently needs more military support given the heavy fighting on the battlefield. These tanks can play an important role for the Ukrainian army in defending itself against Russian troops. The Netherlands, together with its allies and partners, will continue to support Ukraine as long as necessary, – said Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans.
The Netherlands is part of the International Tank Coalition, which supplies Ukraine with modern battle tanks. Within the framework of the coalition, Leopard 1, Leopard 2, M1 Abrams and other tanks have been and are being transferred to Ukraine.
As a reminder, on July 15, 2024, Spain announced that it had sent 10 refurbished Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine.
