Germany provides new assistance to Ukraine with 15 Leopard 1 A5 tanks and two Patriot launchers  

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**Germany Sends New Military Aid to Ukraine**

The of Defense has announced new military aid package , which includes air defense systems, ammunition, and self-propelled anti-aircraft systems. This is the latest move by Germany to support Ukraine since Russia’ invasion in February 2022.

**Key Deliveries**

The new aid package contains several key items, including:

* 15 Leopard 1 A5 tanks
* Two Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems with spare parts
* Three HIMARS systems (used to strike Russian ammunition depots)
* 30 MRAP armored vehicles with mine protection
* One PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer
* 12 armored vehicles equipped with kinetic defense systems
* Seven Caracal air-landing vehicles

**Air Defense Systems**

Germany has also delivered an IRIS- SLM air defense system with missiles and two launchers. These systems are crucial for Ukraine’s defenses, as they can intercept cruise and ballistic missiles.

**Russian Strikes**

Recently, Russia launched a strike on Kyiv, killing two people and injuring 13. However, the country’s air defense shot down all of the missiles using . The debris from the intercepted missiles caused destruction and casualties.

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