The U.S., U.K. and Germany have all committed sophisticated main battle tanks to Ukraine.
On Wednesday, both the U.S. and Germany announced they would finally be sending the main battle tanks they have long been reluctant to commit to Kyiv's forces.confirmed in a media conference that Washington will send 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, a figure large enough to equip a tank battalion.
"They need to improve their ability to maneuver in open terrain. And, they need an enduring capability to deter and defend against Russian aggression over the long term."Berlin would send 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, as well as allowing other countries to commit their own Leopards to Kyiv., quickly responded to Wednesday's announcements by saying"these tanks go up in flames like all the other armor.
The U.K. had previously committed to sending 14 Challenger 2 main battle tanks, and Poland promised to send Leopard 2 tanks to the Ukrainian front lines as part of an"international coalition."But there is a price tag attached to sending what Biden called the"most capable tanks in the world" into combat in eastern Europe.
In this combination image, German Army soldiers occupy a firing position in a Leopard 2 main battle tank, Lithuania, August 2018 and An M1A2 Abrams main battle tank from the Minnesota National Guard at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho, August, 21, 2022 and Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain Training Area on July 03, 2020 in Salisbury, England.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Germany approves Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine as White House plans to send Abrams tanksGermany confirms it will send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine as the Biden administration mulls whether to send its coveted M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.
Read more »
U.S. expected to send Abrams M-1 tanks to Ukraine, sending political message to GermanyThe Biden administration is planning to announce a decision to send Abrams M-1 tanks to Ukraine, officials said Tuesday.
Read more »
Biden administration, in a reversal, is preparing to send Abrams tanks to UkraineJust this past Friday, U.S. officials insisted Biden was not inclined to provide the tanks to Ukraine due to concerns over the difficulty in operating and maintaining them.
Read more »
In reversal, US poised to approve Abrams tanks for UkraineUntil now, the U.S. has resisted providing its own M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, citing extensive and complex maintenance and logistical challenges with the high-tech vehicles.
Read more »
Biden may give Abrams tanks to Ukraine in huge boost for Zelensky: ReportReuters reported that the U.S. could announce a plan this week that would provide Ukraine with battle tanks.
Read more »