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AFTER undergoing intensive training in Zaragoza, a group of 55 Ukrainian soldiers are now ready to operate and maintain the Leopard 2 A4 tanks, which Spain is expected to send to Ukraine.

Officials announced on March 15, that the month ­ long training program had now concluded. Training consisted of a mix of theoretical and practical lessons using simulators and field manoeuvres using the Leopard tanks.

The soldiers, selected by Ukrainian authori ­ ties, included 40 tank crews and 15 technical specialists, the training also involved 30 Spanish soldiers and 10 translators.

The Ukrainian soldiers will now return home through Poland ready to enter combat.

The Leopard 2 A4 tanks are considered “superior” to other tanks already being used in Ukraine, and the soldiers are pleased with the training, according to Captain Contreras, the head of the Ukrainian delegation.