Ukrainian forces are withdrawing US-provided Abrams M1A1 main battle tanks from the front lines after at least five have been destroyed by cheap Russian drones, according to the AP. A loud cheer went up amongst Ukraine's support when the US announced in January 2023 it would deliver a battalion of Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The hope was that 31 US made tanks, which are far superior to the Russian T-72 tank that is in wide use by Russia's forces, would be a game changer.
Likewise, Germany sent about five squadrons of its equally powerful Leopard main battle tanks that have been equally disappointing. At least 11 of the 21 sent have been destroyed or damaged and taken out of action, Forbes reported in December. The majority of the Leopard 2A6 tanks sent to Ukraine by Germany are no longer functioning, a senior politician for the German Greens said in January.
The hope was that 31 US made tanks, which are far superior to the Russian T-72 tank that is in wide use by Russia's forces, would be a game changer.
Drones are the game-changer. Wonder if that laser-thingamabob the Brits are thinking about providing could help for tank defense: "New UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says" www.msn.com. Probably not mobile enough.
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