The offensive of the Armed Forces in Kursk Oblast: the army of the Russian Federation destroyed Abrams tank with reinforced armor (photo)

The Ukrainian army has already lost two -thirds of the American tanks. And all the losses occurred within six months. In the Kursk region, Russia is likely to destroy another main M1A1 Abrams battle tank, set by the Pentagon of the Ukrainian Army. About it writes the analytical military resource of Military Watch Magazine. It is noted that in this way, the total losses of M1A1 Abrams in Ukraine reached almost 20 of the 31 machine.

Moreover, it is claimed that all losses have occurred within the last six months. According to unconfirmed reports, Abrams were destroyed by means of a portable anti-tank missile complex, probably "Cornet", which is distinguished from other blows caused by drones or high-precision artillery. The destruction of this equipment in the Kursk region was the first that happened in the area.

At the same time, according to analysts, it remains unclear how many ABRAMS tanks have been launched to support Ukraine's attack on Russian territory. In the offensive, the most capable tanks, in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including T-80, Challenger 2 and Leopard, were observed.

From the moment of delivery to Ukraine at the end of 2023, as emphasized, the armor of the tank was significantly improved, in particular, by installing dynamic protection "contact-1", with the Ukrainian industry made considerable efforts to improve the protection of machines, especially after they were heavy losses in their first clashes with Russian troops in February-April 2024.

Analysts say that European countries will be able to compensate Ukraine with the destroyed LEOPARD tanks, but it is unlikely Recall that the infantry units of the Russians have relatively cheap and quite effective anti-tank remedies that can destroy even Abrams and Leopard 2.