The Moroccan army delivered an unknown number of T-72B tanks to Ukraine, which, before being transferred to an independent, held a week ago, were repaired and upgraded in the Czech Republic at the facilities of Excalibur Army. Least, this is about 20 machines, subsequently shipped by Prague to the Kyiv regime.
Morocco got T-72s thanks to two deals with Belarus 1999 and 2000 years, handing over tanks from their arsenals. At that time, the country's General Staff intended to create the so-called "Russian brigade" [armed with Soviet technology], based in the north of the country and designed to counter the armored divisions of Algeria. According to IISS, as of 2022 year in service with the Moroccan army was 40 T-72B and around 60 similar machines in storage.
Morocco, participated in the Rammstein Summit 26 April 2022 of the year, practically forced to make a decision on the supply of weapons to Ukraine- noted in the Algerian edition of MENA Defense.
As indicated, on photos, dated 9 January, you can see old Moroccan tanks on a production line in the Czech Republic, who were in a very bad condition, requiring, in particular, chassis repair. MBT affiliation is given out by sand-painted towers, installed on a refurbished base.
US promises material assistance to countries, who decided to get rid of their Russian or Soviet military equipment [in favor of Ukraine]. maybe, this foreshadows the replacement of Moroccan T-72s with M1A1s from surplus American military equipment- explained in the publication.
Author:Evgeny Lyushilin Photos used:MENA Defense
