Germany announces more military aid to Ukraine

The press service of the German government made the announcement.

According to the press service, military support for Ukraine includes 7 GEPARD self-propelled anti-aircraft systems and 100,000 first-aid kits.

Besides, the German government noted that the delivered military aid to Ukraine this week includes:

•    3 bridge-laying tanks BEAVER

•    10 unmanned surface vessels

•    65 border protection vehicles

•    14,000 sleeping bags 

•    Mi-24 spare parts

•    30 ambulances

Due to security concerns, the German Federal Government does not provide any details on transportation modalities and dates until after handover.

For reference: Gepard is an anti-aircraft self-propelled gun designed to cover ground troops and destroy air targets. Its firing rate is up to 1,000 rounds per minute.

• On September 14, Germany supplied to Ukraine 4 Gepards and 65 refrigerated trucks. At this point, 30 GEPARD anti-aircraft tanks have been delivered to Ukraine from the KMW stocks.
• On November 30, it was announced the German government wants to supply more Gepards to Ukraine so the country can defend against Russian attacks.