Spain supplies Ukraine with second batch of Leopard tanks and 155-mm ammunition

Margarita Robles, Minister of Defence of Spain, announced the delivery of the second batch of Leopard tanks and other military aid to Ukraine on 20 May.

Source: Robles during the 22nd meeting of the Contact Group for Ukraine’s Defence (Ramstein format), as reported by European Pravda

Details: In her speech Robles confirmed Spain’s commitments to "continue to provide the aid Ukraine deserves and needs with utmost urgency" due to the critical situation in the combat zone.

She announced the delivery of the second batch of Leopard tanks to Ukraine which will be conducted at the end of June, as well as of 155-mm artillery ammunition and new batch on anti-aircraft Patriot, anti-drone systems, optical-electronic system etc.

Robles stated that Ukraine would receive a new military aid package within the contribution of the Spanish defence industry.

She added separately that Spain had an intention to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine in the future.

Background: Back in March the media reported that Madrid was preparing a batch with 19 Leopard 2A4 tanks for Kyiv. Robles did not officially disclose neither the quantity nor the type of tanks Ukraine would receive.

At the previous Ramstein meeting Robles announced the supply of supplementary 155 and 120 mm ammunition to Ukraine, a set of long-range anti-aircraft interception missiles for Patriot air defence systems and other armament.

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