Ukrainian forces have been spotted using U.S.-supplied Abrams tanks and M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles in the Kursk region of Russia, according to footage shared on social media. '
A Fearsome Force
Analysts quickly identified the location as the Kursk region, with Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko confirming the reports.
The 47th Mechanized Brigade of Ukraine highlighted the power of these advanced vehicles in their fight against Russian forces.
In a brief statement, they described the combination of the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle and Abrams tanks as a “fearsome force,” crucial for rotating personnel, providing fire support, and eliminating enemy infantry.
These American-made vehicles are considered some of the most valuable assets NATO has supplied to Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers have repeatedly praised the Abrams and M2 Bradley for their superior offensive capabilities and higher level of protection compared to older Soviet-era equipment.
Intensified Efforts in Kursk
Ukraine has received 31 Abrams M1A1 tanks, each armed with a 120mm cannon, along with 12.7mm and 7.62mm machine guns. The U.S. modified the armor of these tanks, replacing depleted uranium panels with tungsten to prevent sensitive technology from falling into Russian hands.
The M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, of which Ukraine has received over 300, are equipped with a 25mm M242 Bushmaster automatic cannon, capable of firing 200 rounds per minute, a 7.62mm machine gun, and TOW anti-tank missile launchers.
In addition to the Abrams and Bradley, other NATO-supplied equipment has been spotted in the Kursk region, including British Challenger 2 tanks, Polish PT-91 Twardy tanks, American Stryker armored vehicles, and German Marder infantry fighting vehicles.
Russian forces are reportedly intensifying their efforts in the Kursk region, with analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggesting that Russia aims to push Ukrainian troops out of the region before winter.
