The M1 Abrams, despite being one of the best tanks ever built, has proven ineffective in Ukraine. Designed for different combat environments, the Abrams tanks supplied to Ukraine have been decimated due to a combination of inadequate air cover and modern Russian tactics using drones and anti-tank missiles.

The M1 Abrams, developed during the Cold War to counter Soviet tanks, is one of the most advanced Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). -Initially introduced with a 105mm gun, later variants like the M1A1 and M1A2 received upgrades including a 120mm smoothbore cannon and improved armor.

The American-made M1 Abrams is considered one of the world’s premier tanks, yet has still proven vulnerable to Russian drones and explosives on the battlefield in Ukraine, which had sidelined the

Western military equipment, particularly the U.S.-supplied M1 Abrams tanks, has been crucial to Ukraine's defense against Russian forces. However, the Abrams tanks have faced significant challenges on the battlefield.