zectech
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It would be risky for Ukraine to use tanks to attack entrenched front line Russian formations. Tanks and mechanized forces are very useful to exploit weaknesses in the Russian lines, when the artillery and infantry do a breakthrough, send in the tanks and IFVs to penetrate deep into enemy territory quickly capturing new land that would take weeks of infantry attacks and artillery softening the positions.
Tanks probably won't turn the tide of battle for Ukraine. Even with 1000. Russian forces could hit them with shoulder fired weapons. Ukraine needs to out gun and have more firepower than Russia. That means 1000s of artillery howitzers. IFVs supported by infantry and artillery could be more promising than tanks vs frontline positions.
Ukraine needs shoulder fired missiles to hold back Russian tank and mechanized advances. Ukraine needs artillery vs entrenched Russian infantry. Ukraine needs drones to target key positions. Ukraine needs tanks/IFVs to spearhead deep into Russian controlled regions and end the war quickly. Simply tanks is not enough.
Ukraine is outmanned and outgunned. 1000 Leopards is not the only solution. Artillery is the main solution.
Tanks probably won't turn the tide of battle for Ukraine. Even with 1000. Russian forces could hit them with shoulder fired weapons. Ukraine needs to out gun and have more firepower than Russia. That means 1000s of artillery howitzers. IFVs supported by infantry and artillery could be more promising than tanks vs frontline positions.
Ukraine needs shoulder fired missiles to hold back Russian tank and mechanized advances. Ukraine needs artillery vs entrenched Russian infantry. Ukraine needs drones to target key positions. Ukraine needs tanks/IFVs to spearhead deep into Russian controlled regions and end the war quickly. Simply tanks is not enough.
Ukraine is outmanned and outgunned. 1000 Leopards is not the only solution. Artillery is the main solution.