Germany unveils 2.7 billion euro navy bundle to Ukraine, largest but | World News

Germany on Saturday introduced 2.7 billion euro ($3.0 billion) of navy support to Ukraine, its largest such bundle but since Russia's invasion, and pledged additional assist for Kyiv for so long as mandatory.

The bundle will embody 30 Leopard 1 tanks, 15 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, over 200 reconnaissance drones and 4 Iris-T anti-aircraft techniques, in line with a defence ministry assertion.

"All of us want for a speedy finish to this horrible and unlawful battle.... Sadly, this isn't but foreseeable. Subsequently, Germany will present any assist it might - so long as it takes," German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated.

"Thanks to our allies," Andriy Yermak, chief of workers to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, wrote in a publish on Telegram confirming the bundle.

Ukraine has pressed its allies for long-range weapons, jets and ammunition earlier than a counteroffensive anticipated in coming weeks or months. Saturday's German bundle additionally included 18 howitzers.

Germany was initially reluctant to offer heavy arms to Ukraine to assist it counter Russia's invasion, fearing it'd escalate the combat. However in January Berlin agreed to ship Leopard tanks and stated it will work with allies to ship extra.