Canada sends first Leopard 2 tank to Ukraine

Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand has announced that Ottawa is sending the first Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine.

“Today, a Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft departed Halifax carrying the first Leopard 2 main battle tank that Canada is sending to Ukraine. Canada stands with the people of Ukraine – and we’ll continue to provide Ukraine’s Armed Forces with the equipment that they need to win,” Caliber.Az quotes Anand's February 4 tweet.

“Battle tanks are on their way to help Ukraine. The first Canadian Leopard 2 is en route. Canada's support for Ukraine is unwavering,” she further tweeted.

Three more Leopard 2s will reportedly be transferred to Ukraine in the next tranche.