More than 60 Bradley fighting vehicles were loaded onto the cargo ship Arc Integrity, which is carrying military equipment to Europe, and left the port of North Charleston, South Carolina, to be delivered to Ukraine and used against the Russians, who have recently invaded the neighboring country. February.

Images of the first American armored Bradley vehicles, which have been sent to Ukraine so far, have appeared on social networks, but they were allegedly loaded for transportation as early as January 25, but only now were made public by the US Transportation Command.

The Bradley fighting vehicles sent by the US are part of a $2.85 billion aid package.

Bradley, the “tank killer”

A Pentagon representative called General Patrick Ryder a “tank killer.” The Bradley has 2 TOW anti-tank missiles, a 25mm Bushmaster autocannon, a twin 7.62 caliber machine gun, all effective at long ranges.

Gen. Mark Hertling, the former commander of US forces in Europe who commanded the Bradley during Desert Storm, said it was a great machine.

“We effectively attacked Iraqi tanks, armored personnel carriers and other targets. Even though it’s a tracked vehicle, it doesn’t have too many complex engine and turret issues.

Good gas mileage, top speed of about 65 kilometers per hour over rough terrain, minimal maintenance, reliable protection and firepower. The infantry variants have plenty of room in the back for soldiers,” he said.

A video posted by the Ukrainian military on social media in mid-January shows them beginning training with new Bradley fighting vehicles sent to Ukraine.