First to go: Air Force plane flies out of Canada with Leopard 2 tank for Ukraine

Canada sent its first Leopard 2 battle tank to Ukraine today. Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand showed on Twitter photos and video of the tank loading and the departure of the aircraft with the Leopard 2 on board.

"Today, an Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft departed Halifax carrying the first Leopard 2 main battle tank that Canada is sending to Ukraine. Canada stands with the people of Ukraine — and we’ll continue to provide Ukraine’s Armed Forces with the equipment that they need to win", the Defence Minister wrote.

Earlier, the Canadian government decided to send four Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The tanks in question are Leopard 2A4 modifications of the Canadian Armed Forces. They were purchased from the Netherlands during the Afghan war. Canada is also providing instructors, spare parts and ammunition with them.

Source: @AnitaAnandMP