First 30 Abrams tanks are to provide logistics for Ukrainian Armed Forces - military expert Zgurets 

He stated this on Espreso TV channel.

"The peculiarity of the Ukrainian Armed Forces offensive is that the defenders have to break through the enemy's mined defense. We remember the assaults of the 47th Brigade of the Ukrainian Forces, which were conducted with Leopard and Bradley. The tanks enter a minefield, stop, and become targets of enemy helicopters and anti-tank weapons. After that, conclusions were drawn and approaches to breaking the enemy's defense were changed. The focus was on small infantry units and the work of sappers," Zgurets recalled.

According to the expert, the role of tanks is significant, but their vulnerability remains due to the large number of anti-tank weapons.

"Abrams tanks should be seen as the first step to ensure a long-term supply. Abrams tanks are different compared to Leopard tanks. They require much more fuel, support, and are heavy. The first 30 Abrams tanks should provide logistics for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and then it will be possible to increase the number of tanks, which the Americans have enough of. The delivery of Abrams is a general trend of the US commitment to its promises," Zgurets emphasized.

• In May, the United States began exercising Ukrainians with Abrams tanks in Germany. For this purpose, M1 Abrams tanks arrived from the United States, intended solely for training and not for shipment to Ukraine.

• At the same time, in May, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that the United States would provide Ukraine with Abrams tanks in early fall 2023. "The Abrams tanks intended for Ukraine (31 tanks) have been undergoing repairs and training for several months. This weekend, the tanks were officially approved for delivery.

• The first batch of Abrams tanks provided by the United States to Ukraine has been approved for shipment. The tanks are expected to arrive in Ukraine in early fall.