The first Leopard 2 tank allocated by Canada to help Ukraine has already been delivered to Poland, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand has said.

"The first Canadian Leopard 2 main battle tank that we've donated to Ukraine has now arrived in Poland. Alongside our allies, we'll soon be training the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the use of this equipment," Anand said on Twitter.

She said Canada will continue to support Ukraine.

As reported, a Canadian Air Force aircraft carrying a Leopard 2 tank was reported to have departed from Halifax on Saturday, February 4.

"Today [on February 4], an Air Force of Canada aircraft departed Halifax carrying the first Leopard 2 main battle tank that Canada is sending to Ukraine," Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand said on Twitter on February 4.

She said Canada supports the people of Ukraine and we will continue to supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the equipment necessary for victory.

Earlier it was reported that Ottawa will supply Ukraine with four Leopard 2 tanks.