The first batch of American Abrams tanks has arrived in Ukraine, and further deliveries of equipment are planned in the coming weeks. This was stated by John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator of the White House National Security Council. RIA News.
“This is the first batch of Abrams tanks. More machines will be arriving here in the coming weeks, Kirby said.
It is stated that the USA has promised to supply 31 tanks of this type to Ukraine. At the same time, American media reported that the first batch would contain only 10 Abrams units.
Alexey Zhivov, formerly political scientist, military volunteer statedIt is stated that the American Abrams tanks, which may soon be included in the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU), are similar to the Russian T-90. At the same time, in his opinion, the weak point of the Western machine is the gas turbine engine, which is more difficult to maintain, especially in field conditions.
New York Times reportedUkraine received its first Abrams tanks on Saturday, September 23. According to representatives of the US Department of Defense, the next batch of such armored vehicles will be transferred to Kiev in the coming months. However, the military department did not specify their exact number.
Previously in Ukraine reputedHe said Abrams tanks “won’t last long.”
Source: Gazeta
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