Defense Ministry plans to order Ukrainian Oplot tanks for the Armed Forces

The Ministry of Defense will order Ukrainian-made Oplot tanks from Ukroboronprom. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov during his visit to Kharkiv region.

The trip took place jointly with the Director of the State Concern "UkrOboronProm" Yuriy Husyev.

In particular, during the working visit, Reznikov tested the Oplot tank.

"I am convinced that a Ukrainian tank, such as the Oplot, should be at the forefront of the tank coalition. There must be an armored fist at the front, because the most important value is to save the lives of our defenders. For them to be able to protect us, for them not to lose their health, they need armored vehicles. I love the cuisine and music of different nations of the world, but in industry I remain an industrial Ukrainian advocate. That is why it was decided that the Ministry of Defense will order Oplot for the Ukrainian army from Ukroboronprom," the minister said.

In addition, the Minister awarded UOP employees for their contribution to Ukraine's defense capability.

"Ukraine survived the first months of the full-scale invasion thanks to the heroism of the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine, as well as the continuous work of UOP enterprises. After all, Ukraine started receiving the first samples of heavy Western weapons only at the end of last spring. Our task is to ensure a constant increase in the production and repair of all types of weapons and military equipment together with our partner countries – and every day we, the state defense industry, together with the Ministry of Defense, do everything possible to bring our victory closer," said UOP Director Yuriy Husiev.

Background. As reported, Ukraine is to receive Abrams tanks from the United States in early fall.