Ukraine has withdrawn American Abrams to the rear due to the threat of drone attacks. This was reported by the Associated Press.

According to the publication, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have already lost five American tanks due to Russian drone strikes.

"These weapons have made it difficult for Ukraine to protect tanks when they are quickly detected and pursued by Russian drones or shells. Five of the 31 tanks have already been lost as a result of Russian attacks," the agency writes.

The publication reports that the Americans trained the Ukrainian Armed Forces in tank tactics, in particular, they tried to teach Ukrainians how to use Abrams in a general war, where tanks operate as part of an offensive system that includes artillery, infantry and aviation. But the Ukrainian military "has not adopted tactics that could make tanks more effective." And now the United States is looking for a way to "reset tactics."

"However, Ukraine has since used them only on a limited basis and has not made all-out warfare part of its operations, a Pentagon official said," the article says.

The article claims that the Abrams were thrown into battle during the retreat from Avdiivka.