According to the ministry's statement, the tanks were transported to Lithuania from battlefield in Ukraine. The repairs have been conducted by Lithuania Defense Services (LDS), a joint venture formed by two German defense manufacturers — Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann — who supply arms to NATO countries.
The refurbished combat tanks were also displayed at a training ground for the Lithuanian army.
"Lithuania consistently supports Ukraine's fight for independence, and we do not only send military support but also assist in repairing the Leopard-2 tanks, which are urgently needed on the battlefield," said the country's Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas.
The statement also added that Lithuania had previously organized the repair and return of PzH2000 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, which have already been delivered back.
On Oct. 2, Poland delivered the first refurbished Leopard tanks to Ukraine.