Germany to send Ukraine 16 bridge-layer tanks
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 01:23 | 29 July 2022
- Modified Date: 01:31 | 29 July 2022
Germany's defence minister has decided to deliver 16 BIBER bridge-layer tanks to Ukrainian forces, the ministry said on Friday.
"The BIBER will enable Ukrainian troops to cross waters or obstacles in combat," the ministry said in a statement. "The delivery of the first six systems will take place this year, starting in autumn. Ten more systems will follow next year."
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