German officials say they are still struggling to get countries to help fulfill a promise of two tank battalions for Ukraine by the end of March.
and German militaries nixed that plan. Passing those on to Ukraine would mean “further weakening the readiness” of the German armed forces, Pistorius said on the sidelines of a NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels last week.Instead, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands
The soldiers training on Leopard 2 tanks and Marders in Germany were enthusiastic that the new equipment could make a difference on the front lines. Anatolii, who would describe himself only as being over 50, said that comparing the Western systems to the Soviet-era tanks to which he is accustomed is “like comparing a Mercedes with a Soviet Zhiguli car” — better known in the West as a Lada.
Given the urgency to return to the fight, the tank training has been streamlined to cover the most basic technical and combat skills, along with troubleshooting and maintenance.The German military would not give details on how many Ukrainian troops are being trained here this month. But each of the 40 Marders has a crew of three and can carry six infantry soldiers, while each Leopard 2 tank has a crew of four and transports no infantry troops.
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