First US-made Abrams tanks arrive in Ukraine months ahead of schedule

The first U.S. M1 Abrams tanks have arrived in Ukraine in time to assist with the country's ongoing counteroffensive, the country announced Monday.

"Good news from Minister Umerov. Abrams are already in Ukraine and are being prepared to reinforce our brigades," Zelenskyy said on Telegram. Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.

Ukraine's counteroffensive has struggled to gain ground for months, with Russian defenses largely holding strong throughout the country.