Slovakia Handed Over 30 BMP-1 to Ukraine Based on Agreement With Germany

, 29 November 2022, 11:40

Ukraine has received 30 BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles from Slovakia.

This was announced by the Minister of Defenсe of Slovakia, Jaroslav Naď.

"I am glad to confirm that 30 Slovak BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles were donated to Ukraine based on a circular exchange agreement with Germany," Naď wrote on his Twitter.

He thanked German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht for "excellent cooperation."

According to the agreement with Berlin, Slovakia will receive 15 Leopard 2 A4 battle tanks from Germany, including spare parts, ammunition, as well as training for the military. In particular, in December, the first Leopard 2 A4 tank will arrive in Slovakia from Germany, and then during 2023, the country will receive one or two pieces of equipment every month.

On November 18, Naď reported that Slovakia handed over the seventh Zuzana 2 self-propelled artillery to the Ukrainian military.

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