CNN: Ukraine’s new tanks won’t be the instant game-changer some expect
Those hoping that main battle tanks donated by NATO allies to Ukraine will have an immediate impact in its war with Russia may have to adjust their expectations.
After confirming it will receive deliveries of the American M-1 Abrams, German Leopards and British Challengers, Kyiv is now confronted with the logistical and operational realities of incorporating an assortment of vastly different and complex heavy armor into effective fighting units.
But first, the Ukrainians must factor in the time line for delivery. Even the most optimistic estimates say it will take months for the tanks to enter the battlefield in numbers to make a big difference, while in the case of Abrams tanks it could be more than a year before Ukraine is able to deploy them.
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Western Officials And The Media Downplaying The Impact That Sending Tanks To Ukraine Will Have On The Course Of The War
Ukraine faces logistics hurdles ahead of tank deliveries -- Washington Post
US doesn't have enough tanks to send Ukraine, Pentagon admits -- NYPost
Tanks for Ukraine: Too little, too late is not good enough -- The Hill
U.S. to send Ukraine more advanced Abrams tanks — but no secret armor -- Politico
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