‘Not Just Symbolism’: Canada Sending Four Battle Tanks to Ukraine, Says Defence Minister

A Leopard 2A4 tank from Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) travels on the Black Route of the 3rd Canadian Division Support Base Garrison Wainwright Training Centre in preparation for Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 21, on April 30, 2021. Sailor First Class Camden Scott, Canadian Armed Forces photo via Flickr

Canada will be sending four of its Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced on Jan. 26.

“These tanks will allow Ukraine to liberate even more of its territory and defend its people from Russia’s brutal invasion,” Anand said in a press conference.