Kyiv’s troops are getting a crash course in using the German-made tanks, less than three weeks after Berlin agreed, under pressure from Poland and others, to let them go to Ukraine.
Tag: Military Vehicles
What Weapons Is Ukraine Getting, and Will They Arrive in Time?
Kyiv has been promised scores of tanks and other armor, and the longest range munitions yet. But with a looming Russian offensive, a race is on to get the matériel to the battlefield.
Germany to Allow Export of Older Leopard 1 Tanks to Ukraine
An older model than the already approved Leopard 2, the tanks will need refurbishment and could face ammunition shortages.
Ukraine Urges Allies to Speed Up Delivery of Weaponry
“We have to make time our weapon,” President Volodymyr Zelensky declared as Ukrainians girded for an expected Russian offensive.
How Biden Reluctantly Agreed to Send Tanks to Ukraine
The decision unlocked a flow of heavy arms from Europe and inched the United States and its NATO allies closer to direct conflict with Russia.
What to Know About Western Tanks Going to Ukraine
Western allies have pledged to send at least 105 tanks, far less than Ukraine says it needs, and it may be months before they join the battle.
U.S. Plans to Send Abrams Tanks to Ukraine, Officials Say
The Biden administration had resisted sending tanks, which Ukraine says it needs, but the move is seen as likely to push Germany to approve the transfer of its own tanks.
What Are Stryker Vehicles? And Why Are They Being Sent to Ukraine?
The vehicles weigh about 20 tons and have eight wheels. They move quickly while carrying soldiers and can be armed with a variety of weapons.
Ukraine’s Allies Pledge to Send Major Infusion of Military Aid
As representatives from dozens of countries prepared to attend a war-planning meeting in Germany, the talk was of missiles, air defense and — above all — tanks.
Western Tanks Appear Headed to Ukraine, Breaking Another Taboo
The West has sent an array of weapons once seen as too provocative, and it looks like tanks will be next. With a new Russian offensive expected, officials see an urgent need to shift the balance.