Soviet-made tanks headed to Ukraine, courtesy of U.S. and allies

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The New York Times reported Friday that the U.S. and allies will work together to transfer Soviet-made tanks to the Ukrainians.

A US official told the Times that the tanks will allow the Ukrainian military to conduct long-range strikes on Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.

The official couldn't say how many tanks were being sent or which allies would provide them. The Ukrainian troops know how to operate vehicles.

NBC News reported that the $300 million military aid package includes armored off-road vehicles for the Ukrainian military.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been persistent in asking NATO to help his country in its fight against Russia in the air.

He asked NATO for 1 percent of their tanks and aircraft and said Ukrainian forces did not have enough. Zelensky suggests that Ukrainian forces could carry their counteroffensive even farther if they had more tanks.

According to The New York Times, the U.S. will help allies move Soviet-made tanks to Ukraine in order to protect it from the Russian invasion. A U.S. official, who spoke to the outlet on the condition of anonymity, did not give a timetable for the transfer of tanks.
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