Now it's official: Ukrainian Armed Forces received the first batch of American M1 Abrams tanks

The US media recently reported that Ukraine had received the first batch of M1 Abrams tanks. This has now been officially confirmed by Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov.

Here's What We Know

The first batch of M1 Abrams has already been handed over to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Exactly how many is still unknown, but earlier it was said about a figure of about 10 units. By the way, Ukraine will receive a total of 31 tanks of this type from the United States. Their deliveries will be completed within a few months.

Flashback

The Abrams is a third-generation main battle tank manufactured by the United States. The tank is named in honour of General Creighton Abrams, former Chief of Staff of the US Army and commander of US forces in Vietnam from 1968 to 1972. The Abrams is a heavily armed, armoured, mobile combat vehicle designed to fight in a variety of environments.

Source: @rustem_umerov