09/24/2026

Ukrainian troops have adapted an M1 Abrams tank to the realities of warfare against FPV drones by welding a sturdy “hedgehog” frame made of metal rods around it to protect the turret and optics.

In an exclusive Army Media report prepared for Major Andrii Makarenko, the crew showed the armoured ammunition compartment with blowout panels designed to save lives even if the shells detonate.

The tank crew also demonstrated for the first time a secret control pedal, known at the front as the “last resort,” and explained why this mechanism can become the vehicle’s final chance in a critical battle.

This video is partially translated using AI-based program.

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