At present, all the tank brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and mechanized units of the Ukrainian army, armed with tanks, are fully manned, and the reserve corps of tank units is ready to fill up a possible shortage at any time, Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak.

"Today, we have the opportunity to complete the reserve corps of tank units that are ready and at any time can replenish the shortage if it is. And if necessary, when making the appropriate decision - to perform tasks for the purpose.

Of course, there is a modernization, which includes the modernization of navigation systems, night vision devices, as well as communication facilities in order to effectively perform the tasks, "said C. Poltorak during a working trip to the area of ??the operation of the United forces in the east of the country, the press service of the Defense Ministry said..

According to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, despite the problems that existed with tank divisions at the beginning of hostilities in the east of Ukraine, "today all tank brigades and mechanized units, where tanks are armed, are fully manned".