In a historic turnaround, Germany says it will deliver 15-anti aircraft “Gepard” tanks backed by trainers to Ukraine. It is a remarkable move for a nation still reeling from World War Two.
Included with the arms delivery will be training support by the German Armed Forces and the provision of nearly 60,000 rounds of ammunition, Germany’s DPA news agency reported.
That would also mean they are among thousands of forces described as “trainers” or “volunteers” of NATO military alliance countries already in Ukraine, Worthy News learned.
The announcement followed Friday’s meeting between German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht and her Ukrainian counterpart Olexii Resnikov. Lambrecht told reporters that the Gepard is an “effective” weapon with a “considerable deterrent effect … for the protection of critical infrastructure.”
The Gepard (German for “cheetah”) is an anti-aircraft gun, or flak tank, armed with twin 35-mm guns that can be used against aircraft and helicopters at altitudes of up to 3,500 meters (11,500 feet).
“The tank would be especially useful for Ukrainian forces. It was designed to counter armored attack helicopters, such as the Soviet-Russian Mil Mi-24,” commented German broadcaster Deutsche Welle.
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