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LandEuropeSep 03, 2026

Ukraine fits Abrams tank with Russian-style hedgehog armor

Ukraine has fitted an Abrams tank with Russian-style hedgehog protective armor. The improvised add-on defends against FPV drone strikes. It reflects battlefield adaptation to drone threats. The modification enhances survivability of Western-supplied tanks.

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