German Defense Minister Pistorius, who decided to provide tanks to Ukraine, inspected the troops where the tanks to be delivered to Ukraine were deployed and released the situation to the press.
The German Ministry of Defense Pistorius visited the tank unit based in Augustdorf on the 1st and confirmed the performance of the tank "Leopard 2" to be provided to Ukraine at the training ground.
This unit currently has about 20 Leopard 2s deployed, of which 14 are scheduled to arrive in Ukraine by the end of March.
The state of Defense Minister Pistorius confirming the performance of the tank was also shown to the press, and the two "Leopard 2" ran at high speed on the vast training ground, shooting using blank guns, and seeing the enemy's vision. I was putting out a smoke screen to block it.
The German government has moved the tanks of this unit to another military facility in the country and will soon begin training Ukrainian soldiers.
After completing the inspection, Defense Minister Pistorius said that he was discussing the use of tanks with the Ukrainian side, and that he was rushing to coordinate with the "Leopard 2" provided by other countries to form a tank force. I explained.
On top of that, regarding the decision to provide it after changing its cautious stance so far, he said, "Germany's duty is to do everything for Ukraine to survive. I respect the opposing opinion, but it would be worse not to provide it. I want you to accept the judgment because it will give birth," and asked the public for their understanding.