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But both sides are expected to launch more intensive offensives in the spring.Īsked about the timing of the tanks’ arrival, Ryder said the Abrams are part of the medium- and longer-term military support the U.S. The fiercest battles have been in the eastern Donetsk region, where Russia is struggling to encircle the city of Bakhmut in the face of dogged Ukrainian defense.

The Russian and Ukrainian forces have been largely in a stalemate, trading small slices of land over the winter. The Pentagon will also have to ensure that Ukrainian forces have an adequate supply chain for all the parts needed to keep the tanks running. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not publicly provided. The intention would be to have the training of the troops coincide with the refurbishment of the tanks, so that both would be ready for battle at the same time later this year, said U.S. would begin training Ukrainian forces on how to use, maintain and repair the tanks.