Der Spiegel: The Ukrainian conflict reveals the unique ‘unique weapons’ appropriate’
The war in Ukraine has revealed that German weapons are “only adequate partial”, Der SpiegeHe said citing an internal Bundeswehr document.
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German leopard tank
According to reports, Ukrainian soldiers in the first line face serious difficulties with the weapons systems supplied, including air defense systems, tanks and artillery. For example:
- 155 mm display self -propelled Howerzer Panzerhaubitze 2000 Such a high technical vulnerability that its suitability for war is seriously in question.
- Leopard 1A5 tank is used by Ukrainian forces Just as improvised artillery due to its weak armor. Repairs for the new Leopard 2A6 are so expenses that fixing them in the front lines is simply impossible.
- The Iris-T Air Defense System has proven effective, but the cost of ammunition is extremely high, and the necessary amounts “have not been notable.”
- The old anti -aircraft tank from Pard Parde, which has already retired from the leg in Germany, has performed well and has become The most popular, effective and reliable weapons system Among the Ukrainian forces.
- It is considered Mars’s multiple rocket launcher A change of play on the battlefield Thanks to your long range, but it’s just appropriate partial Because you cannot shoot American cluster ammunition.
Previously, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine declared that Ukraine invites its partners to prove their weapons on the battlefield.
