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Lithuania has successfully restored Leopard 2 tanks that were destroyed on the front line and is now preparing to transfer them to Ukraine, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced.

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“Having arrived from the front, these tanks are now ready to return,” the message said.

On December 15, tanks that have been renovated and are about to re-enter the Ukrainian battlefield were presented at the Lithuanian military training ground in Gaižiūnai (Jonava region).

Lithuania’s Defense Minister, Arvydas Anusauskas, sitting on the edge of one of the tanks, made his way through the wind tunnel at the military training center, telling reporters, “What can I say? … A powerful tank.”

The tanks shown in the exhibition, which are among those planned in Lithuania, are expected to arrive in Ukraine next month.

Minister of National Defense Arvydas Anušauskas reiterated Lithuania’s unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine’s fight against Russia. The commitment goes beyond military support, including maintenance of the Leopard 2 tanks needed for the battlefield.

Although Minister Anušauskas did not state the exact number of tanks planned for Lithuania, evidence seen by the Ministry indicates the existence of at least two planned Leopard tanks.

Little Defense Services (LDS), a joint venture established last year by major European defense manufacturers Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), is in charge of maintenance of tanks in Lithuania.

LDS it started his work to repair the tank in October, taking the first team. According to the information already available, the renovation work should continue until the end of next year.

The company in charge of the renovation said that Lithuania will stand as the only European country to be commissioned to repair the Leopard 2 A6 and A5 tanks. “For these types, this is the only place,” said Sebastian Dietz, CEO of Lithuania Defense Services.

By demonstrating readiness, the LDS confirmed that it had the capacity to accept as many tanks as needed. Dietz also revealed that the units received by the LDS showed a variety of war-related damage, including direct hits, mines, drone attacks, and water-related problems.

Poland has refurbished German-made Leopard tanks that were sent to Ukraine. On October 2, the Polish Army (PGZ) he announced that Kyiv has received the first shipment of Leopard 2 tanks after completion of the renovation.

Lithuanian aid to Ukraine

Lithuania has also taken measures to support the maintenance and return of the PzH 2000 Self-Propelled Howitzer to Ukraine. These weapons have been involved in military operations.

In a recent demonstration of cooperation, Lithuania he helped €1 million to the Ukraine Solidarity Fund, managed by the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB). This financial aid is intended to support the reconstruction efforts in Ukraine and to improve the quality of life.

Continuing to strengthen its commitment, Lithuania provided Ukraine with two medium-range NASAMS weapons on November 10. On the same day, the Ministry of Defense of Lithuania decided to provide anti-drone equipment and a generator to support Ukraine.

In cooperation with other countries in the European Union, Lithuania has placed orders for 155mm weapons, strengthening the military power of Ukraine.

As of June 2023, Lithuania has already spent nearly one billion euros on military, financial, charitable, and reconstruction projects, making it the world leader in terms of its GDP.

Emphasizing continuous preparations for the coming winter season, Lithuania will provide generators and equipment necessary for Ukraine to endure the harsh winter months.

In addition to financial and material aid, Lithuania has transferred Mi-8 helicopters, L-70 anti-aircraft guns with weapons, M113 armored personnel carriers, thousands of weapons, and grenade launchers to Ukraine in ‘the first seven months of this. a year.

Defense officials in Lithuania point out that Ukraine’s contribution to the war for independence includes millions of weapons and thousands of weapons, which provide training and strengthen the defense forces of Lithuania.

Lithuania as well he gives professional advice, helps to finance countries to Ukraine, participates in the training of Ukrainian soldiers, conducts training for them, and provides military advisers to Operation Interflex. This NATO-led operation involves training the Ukrainian military to deal with challenges facing other NATO allies.