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Russian Army Destroys US-Made Abrams Tank Near Avdeyevka for First Time, DPR Official Says
Russian Army Destroys US-Made Abrams Tank Near Avdeyevka for First Time, DPR Official Says
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier, when the US announced the delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Moscow responded by saying that the "[Abrams] too will burn," just... 26.02.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The first Abrams tank used by Ukraine in the special military operation zone has been destroyed around Avdeyevka, Yan Gagin, advisor to the acting head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), told Sputnik on Monday.Earlier this month, Russian forces entered the heart of the heavily fortified Donetsk suburb of Avdeyevka, with the Defense Ministry announcing that Russian troops had advanced over 8.5 km into Ukrainian positions behind the front on Sunday. The total area reportedly cleared out after fierce battles amounted to 31.75 square km during which Ukraine lost over 1,500 soldiers.
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Russian Army Destroys US-Made Abrams Tank Near Avdeyevka for First Time, DPR Official Says
15:15 26.02.2024 (Updated: 18:15 26.02.2024) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier, when the US announced the delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Moscow responded by saying that the "[Abrams] too will burn," just like German Leopard 2 tanks did.
