By Natali Moss
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.
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