Germany to provide €100 million in aid to Ukraine this winter

Germany will provide Ukraine with an additional €100 million in aid this winter.

This was stated by German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock, RBC-Ukraine reports citing Reuters.

Burbock made the statement during a visit to Moldova.

Russia is once again planning a ‘winter war to make life as horrible as possible for people in Ukraine,’ Burbock said before a ministerial conference in Chisinau.

German aid

Germany provides Ukraine with extensive military assistance, including a variety of weapons and equipment. The list of deliveries is constantly updated, but some of the major weapons that have already been transferred or are planned to be transferred include:

Air defence systems:

• Gepard: A self-propelled anti-aircraft system already in use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to combat drones and aircraft.

• IRIS-T: An advanced anti-aircraft missile system that significantly enhances the capabilities of Ukrainian air defence.

Artillery:

• PzH 2000: A self-propelled howitzer that provides high accuracy and range.

• MARS II: A multiple launch rocket system capable of hitting targets over long distances.

Armoured vehicle:

• Marder: An infantry fighting vehicle used to transport personnel and provide fire support.

• Leopard 2: The main battle tank, one of the most powerful in the world, which significantly strengthens the ground forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Other weapons and equipment:

• Anti-tank weapons: Panzerfaust 3, NLAW, etc.

• Anti-aircraft missile systems: Stinger.

• Armoured personnel carriers: M113.

• Reconnaissance systems.

• Ammunition and other equipment.

Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 17/09/2024