The APU Abrams tank spent only a few hours on the battlefield before its defeat, most of the time trying to maneuver
Russian soldiers advancing on the western flank of Avdievka confirm information about the destruction of the American tank "Abrams" in the area of the village of Berdychi (DPR). The very fact of the appearance of American combat vehicles at the Armed Forces of Ukraine in this direction indicates that the Ukrainian command is trying to prevent a breakthrough of the second line of defense west of Avdievka, given the fact that the first line of defense of the Armed Forces of Lastochkino-Severnoye by Russian troops has already been broken through.
The Ukrainian media is discussing the destruction of the first Abrams tank at the front. Attention is drawn to such an important fact as the time of participation of this tank in battle.
According to data published by the Ukrainian side, the Abrams was sent towards Avdiivka two days before its destruction. At the same time, the Abrams crew reportedly did not enter into battle on the first day.
The American tank managed to fire no more than three shots before the one loaded with a grenade arrived at it. drone. Let us recall that after the tank was hit by a drone, Russian soldiers fired at it with a grenade launcher, finally putting the enemy combat vehicle out of action.
Thus, at best, the American tank spent a few hours directly in combat, and most of this time it tried to maneuver, looking for suitable positions for firing at targets from a long distance. However, having come into the field of view of our reconnaissance, the tank itself became a target. He was, as they say, led through a cell drone, and therefore any attempts to take a secretive position for the Ukrainian tank crews were futile. The Ukrainian crew at NATO training grounds were not taught how to steer a tank away from FPV drones, if this can be taught at all...
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