For the first time, Russian forces removed a deactivated American-made M1 Abrams tank from the front line of the war in Ukraine.
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The vehicle will eventually be displayed at a trophy exhibition in Moscow, according to information released by authorities. According to Russian media, the tank was evacuated from the Avdeevka area in the Donbass.
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The strategic city was captured by Russian troops in February following the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces.
Savchuk explained that the tank was towed to the rear and will soon be part of a large trophy exhibition in Moscow.
This exhibition will also include dozens of other heavy Western-made vehicles captured during the conflict.
Images of the Abrams being transported along a road at an undisclosed location were circulated by several Russian Telegram channels covering the conflict.
The tank appears visibly damaged, with several tracks and wheels missing, a charred hull, and a burned-out crew compartment, raising questions about the circumstances of its destruction.
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