Australia never utilized its M1A1 Abrams in combat, but they will soon be used in anger against Russian invaders in Ukraine.

Australia is set to transfer nearly 50 American-made M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

Australia will provide Ukraine with 49 M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks, a significant boost for Kyiv’s armored units, as they continue to face down Russia’s full-scale invasion. The announcement comes amid lingering questions about the effectiveness of the Abrams tanks that have already been supplied to Ukraine,

Footage shared by the Ukrainian military showing an Abrams tank in action was geolocated to Russia's Kursk region.

A video has surfaced on social media highlighting an M1A1 Abrams tank included in a Ukrainian brigade's equipment. The additional elements installed on the tank in Ukraine are particularly notable. These enhancements allow the American machine to better withstand tough encounters with Russian forces.

Ukrainian forces have been spotted using U.S.-supplied Abrams tanks and M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles in the Kursk region of Russia, according to footage shared on social media. ' Analysts quickly identified the location as the Kursk region,

If Ukraine takes risks and fights hard with its Western weapons, that could mean most of them don't survive the war, and that's okay, experts said.