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An M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank fires during the Tank Gunnery Competition, TIGERCOMP on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, August 29, 2019.
An M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank fires during the Tank Gunnery Competition, TIGERCOMP on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, August 29, 2019.

US Marine photo by Sgt. Tayler P. Schwamb

  • Ukraine's defense ministry posted the first video showing its new Abrams tanks in battle on Friday.
  • Ukraine received the powerful US-made tanks last fall.
  • The Abrams adds significant firepower to Ukraine's capabilities.

Newly released video footage offers a first look at the heavy US-made Abrams tank in combat in Ukraine.

When the US delivered the tanks to Ukraine last fall, it added significant capabilities to Ukraine's ground forces. It comes with challenges as well, but the American-made tank is widely considered to be among the most capable in the world.

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Military & Defense, Ukraine, Russia, Abrams, Defense, m1-abrams, Tanks
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