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Not a 'magic bullet': military experts weigh in on how western tanks could help Ukraine’s defence

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As Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on, the focus is increasingly on the need to provide Kyiv with Western tanks. While thousands of the armoured vehicles have been destroyed on both sides, Ukraine overwhelmingly uses older Soviet-era tanks, and is gradually running out.

Added on the 24/01/2023 23:21:39 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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