The arrival of the tanks in the coming weeks will add a new, lethal dimension to Ukraine’s inventory as its forces struggle to break through entrenched Russian defenses along a front line that stretches for hundreds of miles. | Lance Cpl. Menelik Collins/U.S. Marine Corps
Politics: U.S. expects to begin delivering Abrams tanks to Ukraine in September
The news, provided by six people familiar with discussions, marks the most specific information to date on Washington’s plans.
U.S. Abrams tanks are likely to arrive on the Ukrainian battlefield in September, according to six people familiar with the planning, as Kyiv’s forces push to retake territory in a counteroffensive that is picking up steam.
The plan is to send a handful of Abrams tanks to Germany in August, where they will undergo final refurbishments.
Once that process is complete, the first batch of Abrams will be shipped to Ukraine the following month.
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Ukraine Will Be Receiving U.S. Abrams Tanks By September
U.S. aims to deliver Abrams tanks to Ukraine in September – Politico -- Euromaidan
First Abrams tanks may arrive in Ukraine in September -- Ukrainska Pravda
Politico: US expects to start delivering Abrams tanks to Ukraine in September -- Kyiv Independent
4 comments:
"The U.S. is sending older M1A1 models instead of the more modern A2 version"
The initial batch will involve six to eight tanks. In total the U.S. is planning to send 31 tanks, a Ukrainian battalion’s worth."
C'mon...
I know. Not even a bumbp in the road.
Same thing with the f-16s they'll be getting. Damn shame
I agree with all my predecessor's. Why risking a capture of our best technology (especially when some of the Ukrainian soldiers let the weapon for escaping) ?
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