Pentagon confirms Bradley infantry fighting vehicles already in Ukraine

By: Myroslav Trinko | 19.04.2023, 10:11

Pictures of American Bradley infantry fighting vehicles in the hands of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have recently appeared on the internet. The US has now officially confirmed the transfer of the vehicles.

Here's What We Know

This was reported by the Pentagon spokesman Major Charlie Dietz in a commentary to War Zone. According to him, Ukraine has received some of the combat vehicles. In total, the USA promised to transfer over 100 units of BMPs to the Armed Forces. Incidentally, the transfer of the Bradley has also been confirmed by the Ukrainian Defence Ministry.

Flashback

The Ukrainian Armed Forces received the Bradley in the M2A2 ODS-SA modification. This version of the BMP was introduced in 2003. In terms of features it is the same as the M2A3, except there is no commander's panoramic sight (Commander Independent Viewer). The M2A2 ODS-SA has improved armor using titanium, more digital instruments and a 600 hp engine. The Bradley M2A2 ODS-SA weighs 34,250kg.

Source: War Zone