NewsUkraine refutes claims of withdrawing Abrams tanks amid drone threats
Ukraine refutes claims of withdrawing Abrams tanks amid drone threats
5:26 PM EDT, April 27, 2024
On Friday, the Associated Press reported that the Ukrainian army had withdrawn M1A1 Abrams tanks from the front line, which were part of military aid from the USA. Following this, the 47th Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine strongly refuted these claims on Saturday.
"The tanks are performing well on the battlefield, and we have no intention of concealing our capabilities from the enemy, especially when it often causes them to retreat. We will not deprive our infantry of such powerful fire support," stated a post from the tankers on Telegram.
However, details regarding the movements and strategies of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were not disclosed.
Pentagon: Abrams tanks withdrawn from the front
According to a Friday report by the AP, based on information from the Pentagon, Ukrainian forces have been pulling back American Abrams M1A1 tanks from the front lines due to the increased threat from Russian drones.
Admiral Christopher Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, explained that the extensive use of drones has made no area safe enough for tank operations. Consequently, the Abrams tanks have been withdrawn from the frontline, and the United States is collaborating with Ukraine to adapt their tactics.
To date, Ukrainian forces have lost five of the 31 Abrams tanks supplied by the Americans.
The latest round of American military assistance takes into account the evolving battlefield conditions. It focuses on countering Russian drones, enhancing air defense, and providing a variety of more affordable vehicles, including Humvees, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.
