Irak kauft 1300 Panzertransporter

Geschrieben von Mr. Burns am 23. Juni 2001 14:48:09:

JUNE 17, 2001 -- IRAQ PROCURES HUNDREDS OF TANK TRANSPORTERS FROM RUSSIA --
'DEMONSTRATES ITS PREPARATIONS FOR CONFLICT' -- LONDON [MENL] -- Iraq has
procured hundreds of tank transporters from Russia in what has been termed
as an effort to improve military logistics and respond quickly to the prospect
of regional conflict. Western intelligence sources confirmed reports that
hundreds of Russian-made tank transporters have arrived in southern Iraq over
the past few weeks. They said the transporters were seen being unloaded in the
port of Basra and then painted in the color of military khaki. "This is one of
the most significant procurements by the Iraqi military and demonstrates its
preparations for conflict," an intelligence source said. The London-based daily
said at least 200 Ural tank transporters have been unloaded. Witnesses in Basra
were quoted as saying that Iraq plans to import 1,300 tank transporters from
Russia. Iraqi opposition sources said the tank transporters are key to the
military's effort to regain control over the country or join any Middle East
war against Israel. The sources said Iraq's armored fleet has been plagued by a
lack of spare parts and the arrival of tank transporters saves on the wear and
tear of driving tanks from Baghdad to Jordan or Syria. The Russian export of the
vehicles was facilitated by listing them as civilian transporters, the sources
said. As part of the proposed smart sanctions policy, the United States wants to
ban vehicles that can transport armored systems.

Hallo,

hat jemand schon etwas davon gehört? Die Quellenangaben bei dieser Seite sind
immer etwas dürftig. Soviel ich weiß gibt es doch ein Wirtschaftsembargo gegen
den Irak.

Viele Grüße
Mr. Burns



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