This file photo shows a Russian-made T-90 main battle tank. (Photo by Sputnik)
The Iraqi Defense Ministry announced in a statement that it had received 39 T-90C main battle tanks from Russia.
These battle tanks were delivered to two battalions in a battle tank bridge, which is now undergoing rearmament process. Iraqi servicemen received training in the usage of battle tanks “under supervision of Russian experts”.
Russia and Iraq have a contract on delivery of T-90C and T-90SK main battle tanks. A total of 73 battle tanks will be delivered under the contract.
