Stoltenberg confirms the delivery to Ukraine of 230 tanks from allied countries

BRUSSELS, 27 Apr. (EUROPE PRESS) -

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed this Thursday the delivery to Ukraine of 230 tanks from allied countries, ensuring that 98 percent of the promised combat vehicles have already been sent to Kiev for the next offensive in the Donbas region.

"More than 98% of the combat vehicles promised to Ukraine have already been delivered. That means more than 1,550 armored vehicles, 230 battle tanks and other equipment, including huge amounts of ammunition," the NATO political chief said in press conference after meeting with the Luxembourg Prime Minister, Xavier Bettel.

Stoltenberg has assured that, within the framework of supporting Ukraine against the Russian invasion, the allies have trained and equipped more than nine new Ukrainian armored brigades. "This will put Ukraine in a strong position to continue retaking the occupied territories," he assessed.

In this sense, he has praised the work of the Contact group for Ukraine, known as the Ramstein group, which is led by the United States and brings together 50 Kiev allies who coordinate the supply of arms and military material.

The "unprecedented military support" includes modern anti-aircraft systems, armored vehicles, battle tanks, infantry tanks, the former Norwegian prime minister has listed, who has warned in any case that Russia "should not be underestimated" and has the capacity to mobilize large numbers of troops for the fighting in the coming months.

"What the Russian forces lack in quality, they are trying to make up for in quantity. And we see that Russia continues to mobilize more troops. We have seen around Bakhmut how they are willing to send thousands and thousands of troops with a very high casualty rate. But that, of course, continues to be a challenge for the Ukrainian troops," he reflected.

These words come as the allies are confirming the delivery of tanks to Ukraine promised at the end of February. Specifically, Spain has announced that six 2A4 'Leopard' main battle tanks will arrive this week in Ukraine to join its Army in the battle against the Russian military.