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Sami Quadri

Germany to send self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine

German Defence Secretary Christine Lambrecht confirmed the country is sending weapons to Ukraine

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Germany has confirmed it will supply Ukraine with seven powerful self-propelled howitzers to help defend itself against Russia.

Defence minister Christine Lambrecht said Ukrainian soldiers will be trained in Germany to use the self-propelled Panzerhaubitze 2000 artillery which is capable of firing precision ammunition at a distance of up to 25 miles.

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