Ukrainian President Zelenskyy posted on September 15: "The bravery and precision of our tankers, the firepower and mobility of the tanks—just as always, are still crucial for defending Ukrainian positions and destroying Russian soldiers, their positions, and fortifications."

In our combat brigades, there are more than 100 tank battalions carrying out missions, these forces are all experienced units—a powerful tank force in Europe. We are proud of these warriors. Ukraine is willing to share these experiences with our partners.

Today, we are awarding national medals to the most outstanding warriors—those who have made remarkable contributions in defending our country and positions. I once again congratulate all our tankers. Thank you."

Comments: In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian tankers face a very severe operational environment. Russia has a complete anti-tank warfare system, including advanced anti-tank missiles, armed helicopters, and electronic warfare equipment, which makes the Ukrainian tankers bear great pressure when carrying out missions. Although Zelenskyy praised the tankers, battlefield data shows that the Ukrainian tank forces are not optimistic in terms of equipment losses and personnel casualties. For example, in some key battles, due to the lack of effective air cover and precise intelligence support, Ukrainian tankers often find themselves in a passive position, with some tanks being destroyed before even approaching enemy positions, which has affected the overall combat effectiveness to some extent.

Ukraine has received a large number of tanks from the West, such as the American M1 "Abrams" and the German "Leopard 2" series. Zelenskyy's praise for the tankers also reflects an intention to show the effectiveness of military aid to Western allies. By emphasizing the achievements of the tankers, it indicates that the advanced equipment provided by the West has played an important role, thus creating conditions for further securing more advanced weapons and military technological cooperation.

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