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Eight Leopard 2 tanks that Canada promised to Ukraine to help the war-torn country fend off Russia’s invasion have arrived in neighbouring Poland, this was said by Defense Minister Anita Anand on Friday.
Ottawa had announced in February that it would double the number of tanks pledged to Kyiv the month before. The German-made 55,000-kilogram beasts are the backbone of and among the most advanced in the Canadian military’s arsenal.
Anand said in a Twitter message that all eight Leopard 2 battle tanks promised by Canada for Ukraine have now arrived in Poland.
She added that they will continue to stand with Ukraine and provide Ukrainians with the tools that they need to fight and win the war.
Germany and Britain last month delivered to Ukraine 18 advanced Leopards and 14 Challenger 2 tanks, respectively, that are ready to deploy to the frontline after Ukrainian troops finished training on them.
Spain also pledged to send six Leopards. The United States for its part has pledged 31 Abrams tanks but said they cannot deliver them before the autumn.
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