Ukraine to get 28 M-55S tanks from Slovenia

Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Gob and German Chancellor af Schz have agreed on the transfer of 28 M-55S tanks to Ukraine, with Slovenia expected to receive 40 German-made transport vehicles in exchange.

The press service of the Slovenian government said this in a statement, Ukrinform reports.

During a phone call, the two leaders discussed the issue of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

"In the spirit of sidarity with the Ukrainian pele, Prime Minister Gob and Chancellor Schz agreed to a joint action, so that the Ukrainian side will receive 28 Slovenian M-55S tanks. In return, Slovenia will obtain 40 German military transport vehicles, including 35 heavy 8×8 hook loaders and 5 heavy 8×8 water tankers. As such, the ring exchange will also strengthen defense coeration between Slovenia and Germany," the statement said.

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M-55S tanks are a modernized version of the Soviet T-55s. Slovenia's STO RAVNE and Israel's Elbit upgraded the combat vehicles in 1999.

Source: www.unian.info

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