U.S. bolsters Ukraine with more M2 Bradleys amid ongoing conflict
The United States has announced delivering another military aid package for Ukraine. As noted by the Military Portal, the Pentagon's website revealed the strengthening of the defenders' army with some of the most valuable machines on the front lines—Bradley fighting vehicles, whose capabilities we recall.
The M2 Bradley armoured vehicles are undoubtedly constructions that make the Russians tremble—and therefore, one of the most desired by Ukrainians. American Bradleys are recorded in the history books of the conflict in Ukraine as equipment that was praised multiple times for its offensive and defensive capabilities.
The support Ukraine needs
Suffice it to say that the armoured beasts from the USA proved their effectiveness, among others, in a duel with a T-90M Proryv tank belonging to the Russian armed forces. The machine conducted such a strong bombardment that the vehicle, considered one of the best in the aggressor's army, succumbed to the power of American construction.
On another occasion, the M2 Bradley survived a bombardment from a BM-21 Grad launcher and emerged unscathed after an encounter on the front with a T-72 tank. The American vehicle did not give in either when it ran over a mine and ensured the safety of Ukrainians in one of the heroic rescue missions, during which it saved allies from enemy fire.
Knowing Bradley's capabilities and considering how valuable it is as support for the Ukrainians, the USA decided to send more units of this type to the front. The Americans do not specify how many vehicles will go to the defenders' army with the latest assistance. Besides the Bradleys, the equipment list also includes RIM-7 and Stinger missiles, ammunition for HIMARS, 6-inch and 4-inch artillery shells, M113 vehicles, MRAP and small patrol boats.
American Bradley vehicles
The M2 Bradley is equipped with a 25-mm M242 Bushmaster automatic cannon that can fire up to 200 rounds/min. Additionally, it is equipped with a 7.62-mm machine gun. This set of armaments makes it extremely effective in various combat conditions, as confirmed, among other things, by direct clashes with Russian tanks on the front lines.
Ukrainians have Bradleys in ODS variants, which were introduced into service in the American army in the 1990s. They are equipped with better thermal sights, and some additionally possess BRAT reactive armour, which enhances protection against RPG-7 grenades.
