The Pentagon will speed up the delivery of U.S. Abrams tanks to Ukraine, choosing to send the refurbished older model that can be prepared more quickly, the Associated Press reported, citing U.S. government officials.

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The agency notes that the goal is for the 70-ton heavy-duty combat vehicles to reach the war zone in Ukraine within the next 8 to 10 months.

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The original plan was to send U.S. Abrams tanks in their more advanced M1A2 configuration to Ukraine, which would take a year or two to manufacture and deliver.

According to the quoted US government officials, a decision was made to send the older M1A1 configuration of the Abrams tanks, which could be supplied from the US Army Reserve.

It will be easier for Ukrainian forces to be trained in their use and maintenance.

The sources cited spoke on condition of anonymity because these plans are not yet public knowledge.

The Pentagon is expected to come out with such a message soon, notes AP, quoted by BTA.

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