Germany sends new batch of military aid to Ukraine: ammunition, UAVs, demining equipment

The German government has reported on the delivery of another batch of military aid to Ukraine.

Source: the German government’s website

In particular, Germany has delivered one Warthog terrain tracked carrier (previously, 9 such vehicles were sent). 

Additionally, 6,000 artillery rounds of 155 mm were provided. 

Furthermore, additional support in the field of unmanned systems and countermeasures has been provided: specifically, 16 Vector reconnaissance UAVs and 30 reconnaissance UAVs RQ-35 Heidrun, as well as 30 sets of UAV countermeasure tools.

The new batch of aid also includes:

• two WISENT 1 mine clearance tanks;
• 11 remote controlled and protected mine clearing systems;
• 3 mine ploughs;
• 70 infrared cameras;
• 24 outboard motors;
• 680 MK 556 assault rifles;
• 120 CR308 rifles;
• 50 HL 338 precision rifles;
• 5,000 detonators.

Background: 

• The German government instructed the Rheinmetall defence industry company to supply 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.
• Before that, Germany announced that it had prepared a new military aid package for Ukraine estimated at €500 million.

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