Spain will send six of its German-made Leopard tanks to bolster Ukraine’s fight against Russia, following an announcement made two days before the first anniversary of the Russian invasion.
The Spanish government could send more Leopards to Ukraine ‘if necessary’ and if ‘our allies request it’, Defense Minister Margarita Robles told Congress this Wednesday.
“We are working in full coordination with our EU colleagues,” he added.
The final figure for the equipment transferred would depend on the state of the 53 tanks stored at the Zaragoza base.
Robles confirmed that the tanks that are planned to be integrated into the Ukrainian battalions are currently being repaired and modernized.
The government expects the tanks to be shipped in late March or early April.
Robles had said last month that Spain was ready to send some of its Leopard tanks to Ukraine, without saying how many.
The announcement that Spain would send six of its tanks comes after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz suggested last week that allies with available main battle tanks should send them now.
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