Supporters tank weapons in the U.S. after losing to Ukrainian forces under Debaltsevo again told that " tanks is important." However, it's not just tanks. On the battlefield of any vehicle required to combine the mobility, protection and firepower, American journal writes.


"The Western media dubbed the retreat of the Ukrainian troops under Debaltsevo" anything but organized. The majority believed that the victory of the militia brought the use of tanks, " as stated in the publication.

However, the magazine emphasizes, militia helped not only tanks. An important role was played by the effective collaboration of different types of troops, as well as coordinated action of infantry and artillery.

in addition, the Ukrainian Military has used the technique of times of the USSR, which was not able to provide them with reliable protection. While Foreign Policy emphasizes that U.S. Soldiers also use technology during the cold war, which is not so effective in our day.

the magazine believes that the defeat of the Ukrainian troops under Debaltsevo showed that combat vehicle until now important for combat, and now the United States should learn that lesson.

sections: Politics