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Olympic boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko took control of a German Leopard 2 battle tank as he thanked the country for providing support in Ukraine’s fight against Russia.
The Ukrainian boxing great posted a video on social media of himself driving the combat vehicle during a training exercise at the Armoured Corps Training Centre in German city Münster.
Four more Leopard 2 tanks have been provided by the German Defence Ministry to Ukraine, increasing the total to 18.
The extra support comes at the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
“I never thought a year ago that I’m going to drive this cat,” said Klitschko.
“A year of war in Ukraine, a year of suffering and a year of getting our willpower stronger than ever – as strong as this tank.
“Thank you, Germany.
“Thank you, the free world for all that you do for us Ukrainians.
“Glory to Ukraine.
“Glory to the heroes.”
Germany’s support comes after Poland sent four Leopard tanks to Ukrainian capital Kyiv as other Western nations continue to supply weapons and armour to Ukraine.
