Greece began to pass on the Armed Forces Soviet BMP-1 fighting vehicles (photos, videos)

Ukraine will receive BMP in the framework of circular exchange. Germany sent Marder fighting vehicles to Greece, which the Ukrainian military has been waiting for spring. Greece began to supply infantry combat vehicles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was stated by Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleb at a press conference with Greek colleague Nicos Dandias. "I will not hide, especially we appreciate the weapons that Greece transfers to Ukraine so that we can protect our land.

It is very important that the long-awaited shipment of armored BMP-1 infantry cars for Ukraine has already begun," the Ukrainian minister said. These BMPs will soon arrive in Ukraine, they will instantly strengthen the combat capability and defense capability of the Armed Forces, Kuleba emphasized. The head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry raised the issue of continued military cooperation with Greece.

According to him, the priority for Ukraine is the supply of air and missile defense systems for Ukraine. "Greece knows our request and process it," Kuleba summed up. Germany sent to Greece the first batch of Marder infantry fighting vehicles within the framework of circular exchange of military equipment. The Soviet BMP-1, which is in Greece, will be sent to Ukraine. Greek officials say that Athens will hand over 40 BMP-1 tanks to Ukraine.

It is known that on October 16, the first 6 "Marders" of the planned 40 were sent to Greece. The next 14 want to send by October 21. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced this exchange in late May 2022, and final agreements were reached in September. Recall that the German concern Rheinmetall previously repaired 16 Marder combat vehicles and was ready to send them to Ukraine. The Scholz government eventually abolished the permission to export armored vehicles.