M1A2 Abrams tank seen before a high-intensity training session
M1A2 Abrams tank seen before a high-intensity training session
  • Retired US Army general Mark Hertling challenged Ukrainian soldiers' criticisms of the M1 Abrams tank.
  • Ukrainian soldiers complained the armor is insufficient and that the tank has equipment issues.
  • Hertling said the high maintenance demands for the tanks makes them less suitable for Ukraine.

Retired US Army general Mark Hertling pushed back after Ukrainian soldiers criticized US-supplied M1 Abrams tanks during a recent interview with CNN.