NYT
What Happened to the Coveted Western Tanks Sent to Ukraine?
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Ukraine received Western tanks including M1 Abrams and Leopard variants after repeated requests from Kyiv officials. Ukrainian forces reported significant losses of these tanks to drone strikes and electronic warfare during 2024 and 2025 operations. Military analysts documented footage showing tank vulnerabilities to unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with anti-tank munitions.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/world/europe/ukraine-russia-tanks.html