Portuguese Leopard Ranks Already in Ukraine
The Leopard 2 tanks promised by Portugal, which it is transferring in coordination with other partners of the tank coalition, are already on the territory of Ukraine.
"Three Leopard 2A6 tanks, which Portugal transfers in agreement with its partners, are already in Ukraine. Portugal continues to support Ukraine, which is resisting Russia's illegal invasion," the statement of the Portuguese Defence Ministry on Twitter reads.
Já estão na #Ucrânia🇺🇦 os 3 carros de combate #Leopard 2A6 doados por #Portugal🇵🇹, entregues conforme definido com os nossos parceiros. Portugal continua a apoiar a resistência ucraniana contra a ilegal invasão da Rússia🇷🇺. pic.twitter.com/fHmf4e3IyL
— Defesa Nacional (@defesa_pt) March 27, 2023
On the morning of 28 March, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed the arrival of the Berlin-promised tanks Leopard 2 in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the minister of defence of Ukraine officially confirmed the arrival of the British Challenger 2.