Iran Press/ America: "They are done," Douglas Bush told reporters. "Now they have to get to Europe, and then to Ukraine, along with all of the things that go with them. Ammunition, spare parts, fuel equipment, repair facilities," he added. Bush did not specify, however, how many tanks would be in the first batch.
Earlier, the Politico newspaper reported that Washington plans to deliver several US Abrams tanks to Ukraine in September. According to the paper, the first batch will include six to eight tanks. In total, Washington plans to transfer 31 tanks to Kyiv.
The US began training Ukrainians on tanks in May 2023 in Germany. Media outlets reported that the training was expected to be completed by the end of the summer.
The administration of US President Joe Biden announced its intention to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine in January 2023. It took this step after months of insisting that the tanks were too difficult to maintain and repair, in order to induce Germany to supply its Leopard tanks.
The US significantly accelerated the time needed to send tanks by deciding earlier this year to transfer older M1-A1 models instead of a more modern version of the tank. The US promised to deliver 31 tanks to Ukraine.
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