Former Boxer Wladimir Klitschko Take a look at-Drives Tank Headed To Ukraine

Wladimir Klitschko posted a video of himself on Twitter, supporting Ukraine.

Former boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko has posted a video of himself driving a Leopard tank that Germany has despatched for Ukrainian troops to combat Russia within the ongoing battle. The video has been shot at an undisclosed location during which Mr Klitschko is heard saying he by no means thought he would drive a ”cat” a 12 months in the past. He additionally thanks Germany and the ”free world” for serving to Ukraine within the hour of disaster. The 46-year-old is the brother of Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv.

“I by no means thought a 12 months in the past that I might drive this cat,” he mentioned within the recorded message posted on Twitter.

Will on wheels. Thanks germany for this „cat“. #Ukraine#WeAreAllUkrainians#StandWithUkraine#FreeUkrainepic.twitter.com/bIOL4wcHfs

— Klitschko (@Klitschko) February 25, 2023

“A 12 months of the battle in Ukraine, a 12 months of struggling, a 12 months of getting our willpower stronger than ever, as robust as this tank. Thanks, Germany, thanks to the free world for all that you just do for us,” he added.

Mr Klitschko retired from boxing in 2017, with a document of 64-5 and having been world heavyweight champion in all 4 variations (IBF, IBO, WBO and WBA).

The video comes days after Germany introduced that it was including 4 extra Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine, bringing the entire quantity from 14 to 18.

Leopard 2 is the third technology German most important battle tank developed by Krauss-Maffei. It entered service in 1979 and changed Leopard 1 as Germany’s most important battle tank. It’s operated by 13 different nations.

Germany despatched the primary firm of Leopard 2 tanks, which contains 14 autos, earlier this month. Poland, which additionally operates these tanks, delivered 4 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine on Friday, the anniversary of Russia’s invasion.

Poland has been considered one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24 final 12 months.

Sweden too introduced on Friday that it could ship “round” 10 Leopard 2 tanks and anti-air methods to Ukraine.