Sebastian Sprenger contributed from Washington. and NATO leaders have stressed that the Western alliance has no plan to get involved in the conflict directly. The Cheetahs’ capabilities, which include armor-piercing rounds, are in line with Germany’s strategy of sending only equipment to Ukraine that is defensive in nature. was one of many episodes that contributed to a myth of invincibility. Such decades-old equipment is easier for Ukrainian forces to operate without lengthy training, the thinking goes. Within the space of 15 minutes, Wittmann destroyed six Cromwell tanks, two Sherman Fireflies, three Stuart light tanks, eight half-tracks, four Bren gun carriers, two 6-pounder anti-tank guns, two scout cars, and a further Sherman. “And today, Canada announced that it will send Ukraine eight armored vehicles.”Īccording to Lambrecht, Germany will strive to “intensify” its strategy of replenishing the equipment of eastern European partners who have opted to send their Soviet-era gear to help Ukraine. “And yesterday, of course, the British government announced that it will provide Ukraine with additional anti-aircraft capabilities,” Austin added. “I wanted to especially welcome a major decision by our German hosts,” he said of the Gepard, or Cheetah in English. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin acknowledged Berlin’s contribution during a press statement at the close of the Ukraine donor conference, which brought together more than 40 nations.
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