The Ukrainian army has begun operational use of US-supplied M1A1 "Abrams" Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) in the Avdiivka direction, marking a significant development in the conflict with Russian forces. These tanks, belonging to the 47th Mechanized Brigade, have been deployed to the front lines, with footage showing them engaging Russian positions in Stepove, Donetsk Oblast, sporting woodland camouflage. Additionally, the use of ground drones for ammunition delivery to front line trenches by the 47th mechanized highlights the integration of new technology into Ukraine's military strategy. This advancement comes as Ukrainian officials, including the Minister of Strategic Industry Oleksandr Kamyshin and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykahilo Fedorov, at the 'Ukraine year 2024' forum, emphasize the growing role of ground-based robotic systems and the capability to remotely control drones from both near the front and the rear, signaling a shift towards more technologically advanced warfare methods.
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykahilo Fedorov confirmed that Ukrainain troops are able to remotely control drones not only close to the front, but also from the rear. "It already works, only now the product line is expanding. Today, technology allows it to be done, but it⦠https://t.co/7afS4nZK66
"Last year, we saw drones in the air and at sea on a large scale. This year will be the year when we see them on the ground. This year, we will hear more about ground-based robotic systems," Minister of Strategic Industry Oleksandr Kamyshin said at the 'Ukraine year 2024' forum. https://t.co/HziPGsSiIk
US-supplied M1A1 Abrams MBT in Ukrainian service with the 47th Mechanized Brigade, sitting on a roadside in Donetsk Oblast. https://t.co/P9iY6vg7KU
Ukrainian forces post video of US-made Abrams tank in action in Ukraine for first time ever β video https://t.co/aAm9fRYRCa
GeoConfirmed UKR. Ukrainian M113 vehicle performs CASEVAC under fire. 3264+37H Tors'ke, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine M113 = 49.060183, 38.005736 Rus Infantry = 49.060422, 38.008292 1:27, abandoned tank = 49.060231, 38.009562 GeoLocated by @klinger66 Geolocation:β¦ https://t.co/RrexWIq4TD
GeoConfirmed UKR. Rough location of Ukrainian M113 vehicle that performs CASEVAC under fire. 3264+37H Tors'ke, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine M113 = 49.060183, 38.005736 Rus Infantry = 49.060422, 38.008292 1:27, abandoned tank = 49.060231, 38.009562 GeoLocated by @klinger66β¦ https://t.co/RrexWIq4TD
GeoConfirmed UKR. A M1A1 Abrams of the 47th Brigade, attacking Russian positions from Berdychi, Donetsk region. 5MR7+Q87 Berdychi, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine Tank: 48.191909, 37.663306 Targets: 0:16 = 48.194774, 37.682386 0:18 = 48.194568, 37.682366 0:18 = 48.195979, 37.691106β¦ https://t.co/FfFRyqpids
First footage of a Ukrainian M1A1 Abrams MBT in combat, sporting woodland camouflage, seen here shelling Russian positions in Stepove, Donetsk Oblast. https://t.co/pv0VNIqiuQ
The 47th mechanized putting new technology to use. Ammunition delivered to the very front line trenches with the help of ground drones. https://t.co/2LCehyT7GF
Avdiivka, US-supplied M1A1 Abrams MBTs from the 47th Mechanized Brigade have reached the front, with one seen here shelling Russian positions in Stepove. https://t.co/5ppqelVJ6c
The Ukrainian army demonstrates the operation of "Abrams" tanks in the Avdiivka direction https://t.co/jL8zMbbTLZ
πΊπ¦π·πΊπ¨βΌοΈ Footage of an(other) Abrams near the front. So theyβll start using them β¦ FPV footage incoming. https://t.co/SgYuhieZxa https://t.co/c9YG1ISwBD