The German government updated its list of military aid provided to Ukraine on Tuesday, 14 January, confirming the delivery of thousands of artillery shells and drones.

Source: European Pravda

Details: Since late December, Germany has supplied Ukraine with 20 mine-resistant and ambush-protected vehicles, 14,000 155-mm artillery shells, 19,000 122-mm shells and ammunition for Leopard 1 tanks.

Additionally, Ukraine received 600 HF-1 combat drones, 50 VECTOR reconnaissance drones, 46 RQ-35 HEIDRUN and 43 SONGBIRD reconnaissance drones.

Other equipment and supplies delivered include 11,000 120-mm mortar shells, tourniquets, field glasses and wool blankets.

The list also announces upcoming deliveries of 5 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, 9 RCT-30 Boxer wheeled infantry fighting vehicles, 277 mine-resistant and ambush-protected vehicles, and 18 RCH 155 self-propelled artillery systems.

The first of the 54 howitzers ordered by Ukraine was personally handed over by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

Background: 

• Earlier, Spiegel reported tensions within the German government over an additional weapons package for Ukraine valued at approximately €3 billion.

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