Germany to send seven self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine

German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht speaks during a news conference after the meeting with Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti, in Pristina, Kosovo May 5, 2022. REUTERS/Laura Hasani

SLIAC/Slovakia (Reuters) -Germany will deliver seven self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, on top of five such artillery systems the Dutch government already pledged, German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Friday.

Germany reversed its long-held policy of not sending heavy weapons to war zones last week following pressure at home and abroad for it to help Ukraine fend off Russian attacks.