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Tanks
Dubbed “blyat-mobiles” on social media, after a common Russian vulgarity, the tanks and other vehicles fitted with drone protection have become choice targets.
Jun. 17
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s 68 Jaeger Brigade shared a video showing their attack on Russian forces in the Pokrovsk sector.
Jun. 15
Tanks
The Switchblade attack drone probably had to travel a distance of more than 30 kilometers from the front line to hit the launcher.
Jun. 13
Ukraine
The update followed Tuesday’s announcement that Rheinmetall opened a joint workshop with Ukrainian defense firm Ukroboronprom inside the country.
Jun. 12
War in Ukraine
Milbloggers have posted footage of Russian military engineers apparently driving a captured Ukrainian T-72AMT tank converted to be driven remotely. Commentators try to work out why.
Jun. 12
Israel
Gen. Omar Bradley’s words, “We should not fight new wars with old weapons,” have been amply demonstrated on Ukraine’s battlefields – lessons weapons designers are (belatedly) taking on board.
Jun. 11
Tanks
The ATVs and motorcycles used by Russia to speed up their infantry attacks around Kharkiv and Avdiivka were easy prey for Ukrainian FPV drones, so now they are turning them into “turtles” too.
Jun. 10
Tanks
The Kremlin maintains the line that everything is still going well and forcing Ukrainian forces to retreat, while most other sources tell of a Russian offensive out of steam amid crushing losses.
Jun. 4
Tanks
Russian President Vladimir Putin considers the “Proryv” the most advanced tank model in his army.
May. 28
Tanks
The “Barns” are tanks covered in additional improvised armor to protect them from direct attack by drones, but as Ukraine adapts its tactics and technology their days are numbered.
May. 21
War in Ukraine
The video shows a Bradley hit on a Russian armored vehicle, said to be the T-80 tank, using a standard BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missile system.
May. 10
US
The US agreed to send 31 Abrams tanks to Kyiv last January. However, the situation on the front lines has changed significantly. Russia is using reconnaissance and hunting drones everywhere.
Apr. 26
Tanks
For the second time in a year the Russian Defense Minister visited a tank factory in Omsk to monitor its performance against the production plan he gave them last June.
Apr. 19
Tanks
The Kremlin’s up-armored T-72 tank looked like a mobile barn which Ukrainian drone operators decided not to attack, instead concentrating on the other armored vehicles it was leading.
Apr. 19
Tanks
Ukrainian SSO operators immobilized the armored vehicle using an FPV drone which also injured both the tank’s commander and gunner.
Apr. 17
Video: Age-old battlefield tricks adapted for the Game of Drones: Ukrainian Leopard tanks in Kurakhove strike Russian forces, retreat under smoke to avoid drone attacks, supported by a second Leopard.
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