This new batch of assistance, aimed at reinforcing Ukraine's defense capabilities, includes a variety of vital equipment and supplies:
- 24 Armored Personnel Carriers: Enhancing troop mobility and protection.
- IRIS-T Missiles: An undisclosed number of missiles for the advanced air defense system.
- Artillery Ammunition: Several thousand 155-mm shells for artillery units.
- Bandvagn 206 (BV206) Vehicles: 4 multi-purpose tracked vehicles for diverse terrain operations.
- BIBER Bridge Layer: Equipped with spare parts to facilitate the creation of temporary bridges.
- WISENT 1 Demining Tanks: 3 tanks specifically designed for clearing minefields.
- Demining Equipment: 14 specialized devices for tank demining operations.
- Additional Support: The package also includes an anti-sea mine system, a Satcom video surveillance system, 4 Border Patrol vehicles, 450 anti-skid chains for vehicles, and 194,000 individual food rations.
Prior to this, on January 17, Germany provided Ukraine with eight armored personnel carriers, 25 drones, and ammunition for Leopard 1 tanks. Furthermore, December 13, 2023, marked the arrival of the second battery of the Patriot air defense system in Ukraine from Germany, following a commitment made by Chancellor Olaf Scholz in October.
This sustained military support from Germany is pivotal in bolstering Ukraine’s defense against ongoing threats and aggressions.
