Defense Ministry adopts three modifications of Leopard tanks
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has adopted new models of armored vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine – Leopard 2A6, Leopard 2A5 and Leopard 1A5 tanks, the department's press service said.
According to the Telegram channel's statement, those orders were signed by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov.
"Ukraine received these tanks from Western partners, and they have proven themselves effectively in battle. By the fact that the ministry is accepting these tanks for service, we are declaring our long-term intention to have modern and high-tech weapons," the ministry said.
It is noted that Leopard tanks of modifications 2A6, 2A5 and 1A5 are designed to break through fortified enemy positions, destroy enemy firing points, equipment and manpower, and quickly organize defensive lines.
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