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The Canadian Forces Leopard 2A4 tank makes its way onto the firing range for a demonstration at CFB Gagetown in Oromocto, N.B., on September 13, 2012. The federal government says the Ukrainian army can use military equipment provided by Canada inside Russia.David Smith/The Canadian Press

The federal government says the Ukrainian army can use military equipment provided by Canada inside Russia.

A spokesperson for National Defence said Canada places no geographic restrictions on military equipment donated to Ukraine.

The statement was issued after Ukraine launched a surprise military offensive into Russia earlier this month.

The attack is unprecedented for its use of Ukrainian military units on Russian soil.

Ottawa has committed $4-billion in military assistance to Ukraine through 2029.

That includes Leopard 2 main battle tanks, armoured combat support vehicles, M777 howitzers and ammunition.

With reports from the Associated Press

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