Thousands of tanks on each side have been destroyed in the 11-month-old war, though it’s unclear how many remain in play. US officials have not said what iteration of the M1 it will send Ukraine, though the tanks will be procured from the defense industry rather than the current stockpile – meaning they are likely to include some of the latest upgrades. The Russians typically employ later T-72 iterations developed in the years since Ukraine gained its independence in 1991. Ukraine has relied on Soviet-era T-72 tanks since the Russian invasion began last Feb. WASHINGTON – Ukrainian troops will be armed with what White House officials call “the best tank in the world” after President Biden announced Wednesday that Washington will provide Kyiv with 31 M1 Abrams tanks. Russia confirms Wagner boss died in a plane crash Ukraine says it has liberated strategic southeastern settlement Polls confirm: In a Biden-Trump race, voters will just choose who they hate less If Ukraine falls, its blood is on Biden’s hands

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