Ukrainian soldiers wrap up Leopard 2A4 tank training in Spain

Members of the Spanish Armed Forces give training to Ukrainian military personnel in the operation and maintenance of Leopard battle tanks, at San Gregorio Training Center in Zaragoza, Spain, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Juan Medina

ZARAGOZA, Spain (Reuters) - Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers on Monday wrapped up a four-week training in Spain on how to operate the Leopard 2A4 battle tank, of which Madrid is set to deliver six mothballed units to Kyiv this spring.

A total of 40 tank crew members and 15 mechanical specialists underwent training on their use at a military base in the northeastern city of Zaragoza, Spain's armed forces said in a statement.