Germany lends more support to Ukraine forces with tanks pledge
by Philip Oltermann in Berlin from World news | The Guardian on (#61YEK)
Announcement of 16 bridge-layer tanks adds to news of howitzer sale authorisation
Germany's defence minister has decided to deliver 16 Biber bridge-layer tanks to Ukrainian forces, the ministry said on Friday.
The Biber will enable Ukrainian troops to cross waters or obstacles in combat," the ministry said in a statement. The delivery of the first six systems will take place this year, starting in autumn. Ten more systems will follow next year."
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