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Ukraine's acquisition of more tanks should make a difference; however, this article's author argues that for Ukraine to recapture and hold, territory will require many more tanks.Summary
This article by Kris Osborn, writing for 19FortyFive, makes the following points:
- Figures suggest Ukraine has less than 2000 tanks, while Russia operates more than 12,000—six times as many.
- Based on current commitments, Ukraine will need hundreds—if not thousands—more tanks to prevail.
- For Ukraine to win, it must pivot from its defensive hit-and-run style of fighting and operate tanks in large numbers as part of a joint/combined operation.
References
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References from the Web:
- JAN 2023 Will Tanks Turn the Tide for Ukraine?—Foreign Policy
- MAR 2023 US to fast-track Abrams tanks for Ukraine by choosing older version—Defense News
Source Information:
- Article Source: https://www.19fortyfive.com/
- Media Check: 19FortyFive - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com) MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
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