Camouflaged and up-armored, the Leopard 1s would meet a growing need for mobile firepower along the most critical sectors of the front. Especially around Avdiivka.
Proven in combat, the Leopard 1 was an effective Cold War-era main battle tank. However, many question its effectiveness and survivability in modern wars.
The Ukrainian army finally is adding reactive armor to its German-made Leopard 1A5 tanks. And just in time. The army is forming five new mechanized brigades.