Leopard 1

The tanks, predecessors of the more capable Leopard 2, are held in storage by German defense companies and are in various readiness conditions.

Experts have predicted a spring offensive by Moscow, and early movements to that effect have already begun, the New York Times reported from the town of Nevske in the Luhansk area. “Together, in a joint initiative, we will significantly enhance Ukraine’s military potential for the restoration of their violated territorial integrity.” A joint statement by the three donor countries projects Ukraine would receive about 100 of the tanks “within the coming months,” including ammunition, training and spare parts.

The decision comes as Berlin approves the export of 178 Leopard 1 main battle tanks to Kyiv.

Still, the majority of the tanks will probably not be delivered until 2024. Rheinmetall has now initiated the purchase of the tanks and is set to modernize them, the report said. The tanks come from industrial stocks and, for the most part, still need to be repaired.

Ukraine will receive at least 100 Leopard 1 tanks from industrial stocks in the "coming months", the German, Dutch and Danish defence ministries said ...

Berlin had already agreed last month to send 14 Leopard 2 A6 units to Ukraine from its military stocks, and approved the reexport of the battle tanks to Ukraine by allies. In total, Germany had given the green light for up to 178 Leopard 1 A5 tanks to be sent to Ukraine out of industry stocks, the economy and defence ministries said in a statement. The "required logistic support and training" will also be provided for the tanks, a predecessor to the more advanced Leopard 2 that has also been promised to Kyiv, they said in a joint statement.

The German government has issued licenses to the country's defense companies to export up to 178 Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine. — Ukrinform.

Germany also allowed other countries that have these main battle tanks in service with their own armies to send them to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. How many Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks will actually be delivered to Ukraine depends on the necessary repair work," the ministry said. According to the press release, the German federal government supports Ukraine in close coordination with international partners by supplying Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks for legitimate self-defense against the Russian war of aggression, which violates international law.

KYIV, Ukraine — (AP) — Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands announced Tuesday that they plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 ...

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday appointed national police chief Ihor Klymenko as the country's new interior minister. Five apartment buildings were destroyed in the town, the office said, which had a prewar population of 14,000. Klymenko had served as acting interior minister since the Jan. He acknowledged Moscow has been scaling up its troop deployment in Ukraine and said Russia could also launch local offensives or major air attacks. “Russian leaders will likely continue to demand sweeping advances,” it added. The German military hasn’t had any of the tanks since 2003. 24 anniversary, that might alter the course of the war. Serhii Haidai said in televised remarks. Germany last month agreed to send 14 newer Leopard 2 A6 tanks from its military’s current stocks. “After the fiasco of the first (offensive), it would be better to leave it and go late than go early and make a mess of it again,” Clarke told The Associated Press. The number of Russian attacks in the province increased “dramatically” on Monday and overnight, he said. In a joint statement, the defense ministers of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands said the shipment of the older Leopard 1 tanks was part of an effort “to support Ukraine in their endeavor to withstand Russian aggression.”

Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands will supply Ukraine with 178 older generation Leopard 1 battle tanks within the next few months.

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Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands have announced plans to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 battle tanks.

Five apartment buildings were destroyed in the town, the office said, which had a prewar population of 14,000. He acknowledged Moscow has been scaling up its troop deployment in Ukraine and said Russia could also launch local offensives or major air attacks. Klymenko had served as acting interior minister since the Jan. “Russian leaders will likely continue to demand sweeping advances,” it added. The German military hasn’t had any of the tanks since 2003. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday appointed national police chief Ihor Klymenko as the country’s new interior minister. 24 anniversary, that might alter the course of the war. The anticipated Russian push may seek to recapture territory Moscow lost in a late summer counteroffensive. Serhii Haidai said in televised remarks. Germany last month agreed to send 14 newer Leopard 2 A6 tanks from its military’s current stocks. The number of Russian attacks in the province increased “dramatically” on Monday and overnight, he said. In a joint statement, the defense ministers of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands said the shipment of the older Leopard 1 tanks was part of an effort “to support Ukraine in their endeavor to withstand Russian aggression.”

Ukrainian officials say they expect Russian forces to make a new drive in eastern and southern Ukraine, as the Kremlin strives to secure territory it annexed in ...

The German military hasn’t had any of the tanks since 2003. Germany last month agreed to send 14 newer Leopard 2 A6 tanks from its military’s current stocks. “Russian leaders will likely continue to demand sweeping advances,” it added.

Germany's Federal Security Council has approved the supply of 178 Leopard 1 tanks from their industrial stocks to Ukraine. This was reported by Spiegel, ...

The announcement followed Germany agreeing last month to allow deliveries of the more modern German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

Five apartment buildings were destroyed in the town, the office said, which had a prewar population of 14,000. The German military hasn’t had any of the tanks since 2003. Serhii Haidai said in televised remarks. 24 anniversary, that might alter the course of the war. Germany last month agreed to send 14 newer Leopard 2 A6 tanks from its military’s current stocks. In a joint statement, the defense ministers of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands said the shipment of the older Leopard 1 tanks was part of an effort “to support Ukraine in their endeavor to withstand Russian aggression.”