US seeks to blame failure of Abram tank on Ukraine
(Baonghean.vn) - Politico (USA) said that the success of the Abrams tank in the counterattack depends largely on the determination of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The US Abrams tanks do not guarantee a clear victory for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and the main factor is Ukraine's determination to overcome the challenge, Politico reported.
“The Abrams is an armored vehicle, but it is not a panacea. Ultimately, Ukraine’s determination to achieve a breakthrough is what matters most,” the article said.
Politico confirmed that Ukraine will receive the first 10 of the 31 Abrams tanks that were promised for delivery this September.
According to a Pentagon source, the slow counterattack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces cannot be called a “major breakthrough.” However, US officials hope that American tanks will help Ukraine gain some advantage.
Earlier, CNN reported that the US had approved sending the first shipment of US-made Abrams tanks to Kiev.
According to Mr. Doug Bush, chief of procurement of the US Army, according to the plan, Abrams tanks will first "go to Europe, then to Ukraine, along with accompanying equipment."
Mr. Doug Bush also said that Washington plans to provide Ukrainian forces with ammunition, spare parts and fuel equipment for Abrams tanks. So, this shipment is not just tanks, but also a full package that comes with them.
