The Pentagon officially supported the decision of NATO allies to transfer Western-style tanks to Ukraine

The Pentagon supports the decision of NATO allies to transfer to Ukraine Tanks Western-style, as well as air defense systems and artillery. This was announced by the official representative of the US Department of Defense Patrick Ryder.

According to the general, the possibility of supplying tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine is currently being discussed, the final decision will be made following the meeting of the contact group on Ukraine, which will be held on January 20 at the Ramstein military airbase in Germany. At the same time, the United States supports the decision of the allies to transfer Western tanks to Kyiv. However, it is necessary to take into account the possibility of training the Ukrainian military in the operation of this equipment, as well as maintaining the tanks in working order.

The Pentagon also welcomes the desire of some countries to supply the Ukrainian army with artillery systems and anti-aircraft systems.

(...) we support providing Ukraine with any means that will give it an advantage on the battlefield

Ryder added.

Meanwhile, despite repeated requests that the United States will not transfer American Abrams to Ukraine, Washington has decided to refuse to transfer tanks. The Americans explain their decision by the fact that Abrams tanks consume a lot of fuel, are very difficult to maintain and are prone to frequent breakdowns. And they also weigh a lot. In general, they politely hinted to the Ukrainians that they would not be able to service such expensive equipment.

Now the eyes of the whole West are focused on Germany, which can supply Kyiv with a certain number of Leopard tanks, and most importantly, allow other countries to re-export their tanks. Berlin is holding out so far, not intending to make such a decision alone, but its determination will not last long.

Comments

[Bingo]

In general, they politely hinted to the Ukrainians that they would not be able to service such expensive equipment.

Yes, and everyone knows that "Abrams" - "easy to maintain." The picture shows the replacement of the engine - when the Saudis learned to change the engine on the tank, they reported with joy on all news channels!

[BedMax]

Even they, without a bucket, do not repair)
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[Vyacheslav57]

Even they, without a bucket, do not repair)

The most interesting thing is how will they collect? So many people make out that hell you will notice who unscrewed what and from where.

[Alien From]

There is a technological map for this, but this is not for the Saudis, let alone Khikhel ....

[Stanislav_Shishkin]

Quote: Vyacheslav57

hell, you will notice who unscrewed what and where

They have a narrow specialization, everyone knows their knot, I guess. It unscrews and screws.

[Alien From]

The photo lacks only the ""puller"" for three kilograms .....

[Apprentice_SAM]

In the light of the BLM movement, the anecdote about how many people it takes to change a light bulb appears in a different color in the US. And who is the boss here? )
- Uncles, what are you doing here, so many big uncles?
- What? We are "tortured" with the engine, for lack of "ladies"!

[evgen1221]

In the American kingdom, apparently each branch and institution of the state has its own politics, power and war. Some say one thing, others say another.

[Edik]

Now the eyes of the whole West are focused on Germany, which can supply Kyiv with a certain number of Leopard tanks, and most importantly, allow other countries to re-export their tanks. Berlin is holding out so far, not intending to make such a decision alone, but its determination will not last long.

Yes, Germany was domineering. A kick in the ass followed! Fedya must, must.

[Zoldat_A]

On the whole, as I understand it, Washington speaks quite openly to its European colonies

Let's send your Leclercs and Leopards to Ukraine as soon as possible. Then you will buy "Abrams" from me. And you will pay with the remnants of your cardboard sovereignty.

And even if Germany was just left without "Leopards" - if only in America then a hundred or one and a half "Abrams" would be bought.

How long will this striped boil on the body of civilization fill with pus?

[novel66]

Until he himself bursts, you will not see a decisive surgeon or an experienced nurse.

[voice of reason]

They all the time think that they will put something up and the course of hostilities will change, either javelins, or bayraktars, or haimars, or three-seven howitzers or Caesar, but the ukrovermacht surrendered cities and surrenders.

[james]

Kherson, did they pass too?
Why so many idiots?
De-ly, those who gave birth to this text: "The text of your comment is too short and, according to the site administration, does not contain useful information."

[28st region]

I would go there and show you how to fight. And then some bravura slogans come from you. Go ahead Wagner or Akhmat are waiting for you guy. Show them there.

[2 Level Advisor]

yes, it just smells like Meehan .. what else to expect from him ..

[james]

Well, have you finished playing with your gestures of "good will" and "we haven't started yet"?

[shinobi]

Xxhe! Someone doubted? Now, the time has come to take part in the NWO of our latest weapons systems. This is the answer to the question #PutinVsevret#, where are our newest weapons and why are they not fighting. And there is no need while the West sends its trash for disposal.

[Two]

No matter how they applaud here (it will be - it won't be!) it's time to destroy the logistics! To the fullest! It's time!

[voyaka uh]

"The Americans explain their decision by the fact that Abrams tanks consume a lot of fuel, are very difficult to maintain and are prone to frequent breakdowns" ///
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In the original in English, there is no mention of frequent breakdowns.
We fantasized a little.
Abrams is not needed by Ukraine for another reason -
This is a specialized anti-tank weapon.
Against tanks, Ukraine has already put a sea of ​​\uXNUMXb\uXNUMXbJavelins, NLau,
Milan, etc. And they have their own Strugna (improved Cornet).
APU needs infantry support tanks. Capable of rapid fire with high-explosive and light armor-piercing shells at once.
In principle, the T-72, as an infantry support tank, is very good.
And his gun is even redundant. A caliber of 100-105 mm is sufficient.

[Uprun]

The kettle doesn’t boil right away either .... Javelins - 777 / Caesars / Crabs - Himarsy-BMP / BTR - Patriots / Butterscotch ...., then tanks-aircraft-long-range missiles - vigorous loaf, mustache, arrived, then only cockroaches they will think about what people did not live ....

[flyer]

A tank without a trained crew is an ordinary tin can. Well, they will give the mobilized a tank, well, they will tell you in a day or two how to go and what's next? What about combat work? The leadership of Ukraine is sick with pathological hoarding and will take everything, if only they would give it.

[rotmistr60]

we support providing Ukraine with any means that will give it an advantage on the battlefield

Who would doubt that. And with such support, some will be ready to throw off their pants and give the last. Scholz has already taken off his belt and unfastened the zipper - and German tanks will go to Ukraine, as it was in 1941. Only in 2023 they are very much expected there and will be greeted with bread and salt.

[solar]

The Germans are still far from giving the last, to be honest.

[Vana Catu]

They will supply tanks and everything else, as long as there is someone to fight in Ukraine.

[alexey_444]

Where are the tanks, when will they put them up, how much can you procrastinate? In order to advance, the ukrovermacht needs thousands of tanks and then thousands more to hold and infantry fighting vehicles twice as many as tanks to support. There will not be such an amount if only 40 are allocated instead of 200 billion, which is not realistic, this is more than the profits of the Americans from the conflict. We have a lot more anti-tank weapons, and for repair and supply, we need to build factories for repair and for the acquisition of BC, and this is even more money, and inflation is needed more every year, sir. And there you look, and the soldiers of the downs of the ukrovermacht will end up giving birth to no one.

[rocket757]

The Pentagon officially supported the decision of NATO allies to hand over Western-style tanks to Ukraine

It is clear that foreigners are getting into conflict to the very tomatoes ... what's next ???

[IvanR]

Did they get so burned because of Soledar? That tanks and all sorts of Bradleys went sharply? When will there be aviation, f16 including, your bets?

[lestad]

As we approach Kyiv, so f 16 will appear

[sanik2020]

He didn’t support, but ordered, only the six countries voice such orders, and the lousy tone seems to have nothing to do with it, and then, the same lousy tone seems to only agree out of solidarity with the allies.

[K._2]

the eyes of the whole West are directed to Germany, which can supply Kyiv with a certain number of Leopard tanks, and most importantly, allow other countries to re-export their tanks

...Across the scorched plain -
Behind the meter meter -
Go to Ukraine
Soldiers of the "Center" group ...

[I dare to_notice_]

They will give Khokhls and their own mother ...
Just not to fight with the Russians.

[Prisoner]

"The Pentagon officially supported allied decision according to NATO, to betray Western-style tanks to Ukraine. "(c) It's ridiculous to think that the "allies" can decide something.?

[locks]

Abrams tanks consume a lot of fuel, are very difficult to maintain and are prone to frequent breakdowns

The tank is not a highmars, it is much easier to trophy. What Americans fear.

[locks]

Quote from Ivan

Did they get so burned because of Soledar? That tanks and all sorts of Bradleys went sharply? When will there be aviation, f16 including, your bets?

How will our Donetsk region be liberated. I hope it will be summer 2023

[single-n]

This is the question why we needed to rush. We will curse at the grain. And the amount of assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine is ALREADY comparable to the military budget of the Russian Federation .. And it all started with helmets and armor. Interestingly, aircraft and missiles will go in the summer as part of deliveries or already in the spring? And that's just not necessary about training. They will find "volunteers" from former soldiers. But we haven't been in a hurry for the past year. Grinded. Well then. Now we will grind the products of the military-industrial complex of half the planet. Until the klyavalka is sharpened.

P.S. Today, the exemption from conscription for fathers with many children was canceled. This is probably due to the excess of volunteers.

[Zaurbek]

By the way, I also noted. Just my topic.

[Uprun]

Link plz. on a normative act about mobilization, and if this is stuffing and disinformation, a sneaker is worthy.

[evgen81]

Nothing, now the chickens will change places, we can quickly peck. Orlov is needed, otherwise the chicken soup will be cooked so soon.

[Denis Minakov]

Then, apparently, F 16 will be handed over.
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[Zaurbek]

Tanks will definitely be delivered. Without them, there will be no offensive movements. Here the main question is in Logistics and service. The conflict is long and, as it turned out, the trunks need to be changed ... and the internal combustion engine and simply repaired after hits. Maybe they are afraid of reputational losses (Abrams and Leo are NATO competitors)

[Grandfather Mozai]

How will Russia raise the stakes when Germany, after all, decides to transfer tanks and allow the re-export of its military products .. Maybe we’ll sigh already ?!

[megadeth]

Leopard, Abrams, tanks are like tanks, no better than our 72s of the latest mod., And you don’t need to make a “wunderwaffle” out of them, of course, the point is in the number and crews. They will burn for a sweet soul, but the M2 Bradley M2A2 and M2A2 ODS armed with TOW-2 ATGMs and a 25 mm automatic cannon, if used correctly, can create some problems for our guys (https://topwar.ru/207950-m2-bradley-protiv- bmp-3-potencialnoe-protivostojanie-na-ukraine.html). But if each squad is given a sufficient amount of anti-tank weapons (Mr. Gurulev), the problem will be solved.