Poland plans to transfer 14 Leopard 2 tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Poland is preparing to send 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. This was announced by Andrzej Duda, speaking to journalists at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Duda said Poland is counting on the help of other European nations that have German-made tanks in their armaments. The goal is to help the Armed Forces create at least one tank brigade.
#NaŻywo | WEF Davos. Wypowiedź Prezydenta RP mediów (sygnał udostępnia TVP) https://t.co/RV4nDJ1Kf6
- Kancelaria Prezydenta (@prezydentpl) January 17, 2023
It should be noted that Challenger 2 Tanks, AS90 SAU, FV430 Bulldog APC, UAVs, artillery shells and advanced missiles: UK announces largest military aid package for Ukraine. The United Kingdom will hand over one squadron of Challenger 2 combat vehicles (14 units).
Earlier, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba said that five countries were ready to share Leopard 2 tanks, including Poland and Finland. To do so, they must obtain permission from Germany, which reportedly will be accepted by 20 January.
Source: @prezydentpl