Ukraine's new strategy after the acquisition of tanks

Ukraine has been struggling with a tank supply problem, now that the West has agreed to give the country with military weaponry to combat Russia, let us see how Ukraine intends to utilize its new gadgets. In this epic narrative! ⛓💣💣⛓

After a lengthy Ukrainian winter, the ground has thawed. Russian forces get ready for their spring offensive. The ground trembles as more attacks are launched by Russian troops. The hills in front of them are crested by battalions of Leopard 2 tanks. M1 Abrams encircle their sides. NATO tanks have at last arrived, and they are about to drive Russian forces permanently out of Ukraine. In the coming months, Russia may have to deal with this reality. NATO has made the decision to send western tanks to Ukraine almost a year after Putin invaded the country and started a war that has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. President Zelensky has requested missiles, supplies, and tanks ever since the war started. The West has been hesitant to send specific weapons to prevent

Vladimir Putin from escalating his strategies and using nuclear weapons. But that apprehension seems to be fading. The United States made a significant announcement at the end of the first month of 2023. According to Biden, the United States will deploy 31 Abrams tanks to help Ukraine reclaim and defend its territory. This has prompted Germany and other countries to step up and send Ukraine their own tanks. What will Ukraine do once they receive the tanks? That is the current question, but first we must determine what kind and how many tanks will be sent. It's not a lot: 31 M1 Abrams tanks. These would have a very limited effect on the war if they were the only vehicles sent to Ukraine. Although the M1 Abrams is the most advanced and lethal tank in the world, Ukraine is a vast nation, and one battalion couldn't possibly defend all of its territory.

First off, there are this many tanks in a single Ukrainian tank battalion, which consists of three companies of ten tanks each and a tank for the battalion commander. The real reason the United States decided to send tanks was to compel other NATO countries to send their own tanks to support the war effort. The United States particularly hoped to persuade Germany to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. With Russia so close by, Germany had been hesitant to commit to such a risky move. To be fair, the United States is an ocean away from the conflict, meaning that there is a sizable distance separating it from Russia. Given that they are on the same continent as the aggressor, Germany probably has a slightly different outlook.

Regardless, the United States' promise was successful, and Germany later announced that it would also be sending Leopard 2s to Ukraine. As a result, Britain, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, and Britain all pledged to send their own tanks in the future. It is unknown how many vehicles each nation will contribute to the effort, but the best estimates place Germany's initial contribution at 14 Leopard 2s, with discussions of eventually augmenting them with two German battalions, which would total about 80 tanks. However, it's not entirely clear when these tanks will be delivered, which would be a game-changer for Ukraine. Britain has stated it will send 14 Challenger 2 aircraft in addition to the planned 31 MAA Abrams and 14 Leopard 2 tanks.

Ukraine may still not have enough armored vehicles, even with help from NATO countries. According to President Zelenskyy, Ukraine will require about 300 tanks to complete the missions required to drive Russia out of their country. NATO is still far from having that many tanks available, but as long as the tanks get to Ukraine in time, every little bit helps. In the next two to three months, it's anticipated that the Leopard 2s will arrive in Ukraine. The delivery date would then be sometime in April. When spring has fully arrived and temperatures have warmed, this will be the case. Additionally, Russia will probably start its subsequent offensive at this time. Therefore, tank deliveries must take place as soon as possible.

But it's not quite that easy. You can't just drop the tanks off and drive them onto the battlefield. The tanks won't even be able to be moved to the front lines for months after delivery due to training, mechanical inspections, and logistical reviews. The Leopard 2s are fantastic because they are diesel-powered and have an easy-to-understand firing system. Consequently, there won't be a need for extensive computer system training. Additionally, compared to some of the other tanks being sent to Ukraine, the Leopard 2s will be simpler to repair. However, the M1 Abrams is a completely different animal. According to estimates, it could take months to properly train for the M1 Abrams. Additionally, the U.S. jet fuel is needed by the tank's engine to function.

The Abrams tank may be the most technologically advanced tank ever created, which is fantastic if the team using it is well-trained, but this is not a car that anyone can just get in and drive around. This indicates that it will probably be six to eight months before any M1 Abrahms are used on Ukrainian battlefields. Ukraine may not have that much time, though. Russia began a fresh round of bombardment across the nation as soon as the US and Germany announced they were sending tanks to the Ukraine. 55 missiles were launched from aircraft, ships, and drones, killing two civilians and destroying a number of structures, the majority of which were not used for military purposes.

Ukraine claims to have shot down 47 of the missiles, but the senseless killing of civilians is yet another proof that Putin doesn't care who dies; he just wants to cause mayhem in order to prevent the west from giving Ukraine any more aid. The delivery of tanks to Ukraine cannot come soon enough because these attacks will continue as long as the war does. So what will happen once the tanks arrive? Even before the soldiers from Ukraine receive the vehicles, they are receiving training in how to operate them. This is essential so that when they arrive, Ukrainian forces can engage them in combat right away. The main goals of the training missions are to make sure that the tank operators are aware of the logistical potential, upkeep requirements, and operational constraints of these tanks.

Nothing would be more frustrating than having to abandon a team's car because they over-pushed it or were unable to fix a problem. This shouldn't be a problem because Ukrainian soldiers have proven how tenacious they can be throughout the war. Russian tanks that had broken down have been repaired and used to launch their own offensives against the opposition. With regard to its own tanks, Russia has committed countless errors. Because of inadequate training, their teams have driven vehicles off bridges, into ditches, and even run out of fuel in the middle of battle. As they can frequently repurpose them or disassemble them for parts, abandoned Russian tanks are a welcome discovery for Ukrainian forces.

A little bit different from the Russian tanks that were abandoned during the Cold War will be the new tanks that NATO will deliver. For starters, compared to the Russian tanks, the Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams are much more advanced and powerful. Although this is fantastic news for Ukraine, it also means that they must work hard and take the training seriously in order to maximize the efficiency of the tanks that will be delivered. Ukrainian training has started here because the Leopard 2s will be here first. When the M1 Abrams are delivered, Ukrainian soldiers will have a solid understanding of how to operate them. But as we've already said, there's a deadline to meet. Before the Russian Spring Offensive starts, the new tanks need to be deployed.

Russia is sending more and more soldiers and vehicles to the front line every day that tanks are not delivered to Ukraine. When will Russia launch another attack? That is the real question. In order to prevent the onslaught of Russian soldiers and vehicles that will unavoidably cross the front lines in an effort to retake the territory they lost after the initial invasion, Ukraine must ensure that its defenses are strong. However, there is something about tanks that makes it impossible for anyone to contest their status as offensive weapons. The adage "a good defense makes for a good offense" is probably familiar to you, but the opposite is also true. In Ukraine, a strong offense is the best form of defense. The tanks being sent to Ukraine will probably be used to start an offensive there.

This is why it's crucial that they arrive at the front lines within the next two months. Without the aid of cutting-edge western tanks, Ukraine has been able to take back enormous amounts of Russian territory. And all signs point to Ukraine being able to advance into the Kherson Oblast and reach Crimea once the harsh winter is over. But what if they were led by Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams tanks? Even with the relatively small number of modern western tanks sent to Ukraine, they would annihilate the clumsy Cold War Russian tanks that Putin's forces are currently heavily relying on. Compared to most Russian tanks, the Leopard 2 and Abrams have more firepower, more substantial armor, and greater maneuverability. Tanks are offensive weapons, but Ukraine will not use them to launch attacks against Russia.

Instead, they will be used to reclaim land that is rightfully theirs and expel Russian forces from Ukraine. Because of this, even though the tanks will be used offensively, the real plan is to mount a strong defense to stop an invasion by the enemy. The "Thunder Runs," which were incredibly effective during the Ukrainian offensive that reclaimed territory in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions of the country, will probably also be conducted using western tanks. It is for this reason, among others, that Ukraine was able to push all the way to the Dnipro River and retake all but the southeast of the country. Thunder Runs are fast attacks that use force to break through enemy defenses and encircle or force them to flee.

Due to their heavy armor and ability to move quickly through an enemy position, tanks are the foundation of raids. This tactic was employed by Ukraine several months ago, so the Russian defensive lines will suffer greatly from the Leopard and Abrams tanks, which are much more potent and nimble. In the Kherson Oblast, the Russians have constructed fortifications and dug trenches, but their actions in southern Ukraine don't appear to be well thought out, similar to many of their choices in this war. The trenches aren't long enough to allow for a retreat to more intense defensive positions. As a result, they will be ineffective at stopping the passage of tanks and armored vehicles through the area. Basically, every strategy Russia is employing to hold the south of Ukraine is out-of-date and poorly carried out.

The Ukrainian military will benefit from this, especially if they have NATO tanks that can maneuver around or ram through any tank traps Russia may have set up. Ukraine will probably hold off on using Thunder Runs to advance into the Kherson Oblast until the western tanks arrive. The heavily armored Leopards and Abrams will lead this initial assault, with lighter troops and vehicles following. The Russian defenses will crumble swiftly, allowing Ukrainian forces to take control of the left bank. Older tanks and captured Russian vehicles might also be driving across the east bank, where there aren't many Russian forces. The Ukrainians will avoid major thoroughfares, where Russia has concentrated the majority of its defenses, and instead travel through wide-open spaces.

When the Russian forces begin to retreat, this force can circle back behind them and obstruct it. In a hasty attempt to enter Crimea, the Russians will try to mount another defense. The war would effectively end if this took place. Putin would be in serious trouble at that point if the West sent more tanks to speed up the process. Eventually, Ukrainian forces would cross into Crimea. He would be unable to turn this defeat into a win or wriggle out of a confrontation with the Russian people. Therefore, it is likely that Ukraine will act aggressively as soon as the tanks arrive. But once more, everything depends on timing. They can launch their own offensive when springtime arrives if the Leopards and Abrams manage to reach them within the next couple of months.

The Ukraine may have to halt a Russian advance if western nations keep delaying, and when the tanks do arrive, they can be used in a counteroffensive. It would be preferable to launch an attack first with cutting-edge tanks, but as the Ukrainian people have demonstrated throughout this conflict, they will adapt and take whatever measures are necessary to defend their nation. It's crucial to remember that the Russian military is reorganizing as the United States, Germany, and other NATO countries get ready to send tanks. While they are also assembling more soldiers in southern Ukraine, they will still fire missiles and send kamikaze drones to attack important infrastructure within Ukraine.

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