Germany delivers first RCH 155 howitzer to Ukraine out of 54 ordered

Stuttgarter Zeitung reported the information.

Ambassador Makeiev symbolically accepted the first of the 54 planned howitzers. "Ukraine can rely on us, and this is a signal. Germany is ready to take responsibility in Europe," said Pistorius.

It was noted that six of the howitzers will remain in Germany for training Ukrainian troops.

For reference: The RCH 155 is a German self-propelled artillery system featuring a modern automated system. It fires 155mm shells at a range of up to 54 kilometers. 

• On December 20, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that another IRIS-T air defense system was being delivered to Ukraine.