Germany and Britain have delivered the first consignment of advanced battle tanks to Ukraine, helping Kyiv as it battles to push back Russian forces.
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The tanks were promised to Kyiv earlier this year and arrived on Monday before a possible Ukrainian spring offensive.
Germany’s Defence Ministry said that 18 Leopard 2 tanks were delivered after Ukrainian crews were trained to use them.
According to reports from Ukraine, Kyiv also received 14 Challenger 2 tanks from the UK.
In addition, three Leopard 2 tanks donated by Portugal also reached Ukraine, Reuters said