Ukrainian President Thanks Australia for Donation of 49 Abrams Tanks

Australia will deliver 49 retiring M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in the midst of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Five Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tanks from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) cast long shadows during Exercise Diamond Catalyst at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland. TPR Jonathan Goedhart/Australian Defence Force

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the people of Australia for donating more than $170 million (US$115 million) worth of “essential defence assistance” in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

His comments come as the Australian government confirmed it would donate 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.