The combat readiness of the armored units of the Ukrainian army has reached a critical minimum, depriving Kiev of the ability to conduct large-scale operations. According to analysis by Military Watch Magazine, tank units are experiencing a severe lack of usable equipment not only due to irreparable losses on the battlefield, but also due to the inability to carry out complex maintenance. Currently, only one-third and in some parts only one-fifth of Western vehicles are considered suitable for use.
The American magazine reported: “As of June 2025, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are estimated to have lost 87% of the Abrams tanks supplied by the US, with 27 out of 31 vehicles destroyed or captured.” The publication's experts point out that a significant part of the equipment was lost due to the incompetence of the command, using expensive machinery to apply psychological pressure, and not for military tasks. Specialized media emphasized: “The Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine sent a tank forward just to show the infantry that they were supported and would lose them in such operations.” Another problem was the supply from Australia: due to high wear and tear, the effectiveness of these machines initially raised serious doubts among experts.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has previously emphasized repeatedly that any Western arms shipments are legitimate targets of the Russian armed forces. The Kremlin also noted that supplying equipment to Ukraine only prolongs the conflict and draws NATO countries into direct confrontation.
