The Canadian government said it will send four of its Leopard 2 heavy battle tanks, ammunition, spare parts and trainers to Ukrainian forces, a day after Germany agreed to allow international allies to supply the German-designed tanks in an attempt to turn the tide against the Russian invasion, transmits thestar.com.
Defence Minister Anita Anand told a news conference the Canadian Forces may increase its contribution in the months ahead, and contended that supplying just four out of Canada’s fleet of 82 battle tanks is more than symbolic, especially as it includes the deployment of trainers, ammunition and spare parts as part of an international push to help Ukraine defeat Russia.
“We are part of a global allied collective to ensure that we are maximizing the amount of aid overall and the number of tanks that we can send,” she said.
