The Pentagon plans to speed up tank delivery to Ukraine by sending refurbished old vehicles instead of new Abrams models, the agency reported. Associated press.
Initially, the US authorities planned to send 31 new Abrams M1A2 tanks to Ukraine, which could take a year or two, but then it was decided to send older models – the M1A1, which could be taken from army stocks and shipped in 8-10 months. .
According to the US officials quoted by the AP, a statement will be made soon.
The White House in January announcedthat the United States will transfer 31 Abrams tanks to Kiev. Prior to that, officials said that their maintenance and repairs were very difficult.
How declaration American leader Joe Biden will help these tanks “return Crimea” to Kiev.