According to Reuters, with reference to the representative of the German government, Steffen Hebestreit, Berlin plans to deliver to Ukraine in the first quarter of this year before 40 BMP Marder, as well as a battery of Patriot air defense systems.
It should be noted, what Berlin is transmitting to Patriot, despite the statements of experts about the strong vulnerability of the country's air defense.
Reuters notes, that infantry fighting vehicles will be allocated to Kyiv from the reserves of the Bundeswehr and directly by the manufacturer of the BMP Marder. According to Hebestreit, about eight weeks in Germany, the Ukrainian military will be trained to use these combat vehicles.
Besides, Hebestreit added, that in the United States, the Ukrainian military will also be trained to operate the American Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and Patriot air defense systems.
The representative of the German government also noted, that Berlin, Paris and Washington coordinated the allocation of another military aid package to Kyiv.
Recall, that Washington is already preparing to prepare a new package of military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of about 2,85 billion, which will also include Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles.
Moscow called these steps of the West leading to an escalation of the conflict. Author:Bekhan Uzhakhov Photos used:Wikipedia/funky1opti from Wolfsburg, Deutschland