In strategic terms, the deployment of the Leopard 2 tank will afford Ukrainian forces a dramatic advantage in ground operations in eastern Ukraine. If sufficient numbers arrive in Ukraine, Putin’s depleted armoured units would find themselves completely outmaneuvered and out-gunned by Ukrainian forces. Larger numbers, with up to 150 Leopard tanks deployed to the field would provide enough firepower for a full armoured division. After the recent liberation of Kherson by Zelensky’s forces, Putin’s generals will be monitoring these developments with grave concern. On this front, Ukrainian forces are reported to be concentrating in Paraskovivka to prevent any futher Russian gains.
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