Six Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine already in Spain

Six Leopard 2 tanks that Spain will provide to Ukraine have arrived at the port of Santander in the northern part of the country.

This was reported by CNN, according to Ukrinform.

It is expected that by the end of the month these tanks, along with other armored vehicles provided by Spain, will be ready to be sent to the frontline in Ukraine. 

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The Leopard-2 tanks have relatively low maintenance requirements compared to other models, leading experts to believe that these tanks can quickly help Ukraine repel the Russian army.

As reported by Ukrinform, Germany handed over 18 Leopard 2A6 tanks to Ukraine. Ukraine also received three 2A6 Leopard tanks from Portugal.

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On April 12, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said that Leopard tanks would be delivered to Ukraine in the coming days. Four more tanks are being repaired and will be delivered later.