Spain, by decision of the Western allies, plans to transfer German Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine in the spring. This was announced by the Minister of Defense of the State Margarita Robles, writes the state broadcaster RTVE..

She noted that tanks of the Leopard 2 A4 version are being prepared for shipment, which are stored at a base in the municipality of Zaragoza, but did not name the exact amount of equipment that will be provided by Madrid.

Before delivery, Spain will carry out maintenance of weapons in cooperation with industry to ensure their proper functioning..

Robles also hinted at the future participation of her country in training our fighters on these tanks..

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" Until then, the physical presence of Leopard will not be necessary, so we want to use this time for training,"

Robles clarified that Germany sent a letter to her state calling for cooperation in the training of APU crews for Leopard.

Earlier it was reported that the West as a whole plans to transfer 321 tanks to Ukraine..