German Defence Ministry spokeswoman Christina Rutsi said that the tanks promised to Kiev are in combat-ready condition at the moment of handover.
“Germany is handing over tanks to Ukraine in combat-ready condition,” RIA Novosti quoted her as saying.
According to Rutsey, Leopard 1A5 tanks are used for exercises with the AFU tank brigades on the territory of Germany, after which they often have to be repaired even before they are handed over to the Ukrainian side and, consequently, cross the German border.
Earlier, Der Spiegel magazine quoted sources as saying that Ukraine refused to accept ten Leopard 1A5 tanks from Germany because of their poor condition.
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