Ukrainian tank crews in the eastern front see the first delivery of U.S. Abrams tanks to Kyiv as a boost that will offer them more protection and firepower in battle.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine had taken delivery of its first shipment of U.S. jet-powered Abrams tanks to help in the defense against Russia's invasion.
"The Abrams tank....has protection against ammunition detonation. does not have it. If ammunition detonates, there is no chance to survive," said tank driver Vitalii, 29. Using a derogative term for Russians, he said: "My friends who were trained to drive Leopard tanks and took part in assaults told me that T-72 tanks which belong to the Orcs were penetrated as if it were a frying pan. Very quick. It takes only one or two shells and there is nothing left."
A 26-year-old officer who gave his name as Oleksandr said his main concern was facing large contingents of Russian troops.
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