Abrams Tanks Pledged By US To Ukraine Need Ample Logistical Support

 Abrams battle tanks that the United Stated pledged to hand over to Ukraine require substantial maintenance and logistics, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing experts.

On January 25, the US said it would send Ukraine 31 Abrams tanks and eight M88 recovery vehicles, noting that that delivery would take considerable time. Germany also committed to sending 14 Leopard 2A6 tanks to Ukraine, after being repeatedly pushed to do so by some of its EU and NATO allies.

According to the newspaper, armored units of the US Army have "for decades" complained about "the long logistical tail" required to take care of the Abrams' fighting capabilities in combat zones.