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Russia Pulls Thousands of Soviet-Era Military Vehicles From Major Storage Facility

The military equipment depot outside of Ulan-Ude has seen over 40% of its Soviet-era tanks and armored vehicles removed since the start of the war in Ukraine...

Russia Sends Obsolete Tanks to Battle in Ukraine Amid Staggering Artillery Losses

Outdated Soviet-era T-54, T-55 and T-62 tanks are being brought out of storage and to the frontline — but with mixed results.

Ukraine's Tank Numbers Now Equal Russia's – Analysis

The data underscore the extent to which Russia's advantage in heavy weapons has been reduced since it sent troops into Ukraine over 16 months ago.

call for reinforcements

Russian Defense Minister Says More Tanks Needed in Ukraine

Russia is believed to have taken heavy tank losses throughout its invasion of Ukraine.

Russia’s Tank Losses in Ukraine Surpass 2,000 – OSINT Report

The real number of Russia’s tank losses could be up to 20% higher, analysts told The Moscow Times.

war of attrition

Russia Likely Lost Half its Heavy Tanks in Ukraine: U.S.

Half of Russia's main battle tanks have likely been destroyed or captured by Ukraine, a senior United States defense official said Friday. Russia "has...

Russian Troops Offered Bounties for Destroying Western Tanks in Ukraine

A Russian company has offered a cash bounty of up to 5 million rubles ($71,648) for the destruction or capture of Western-made tanks recently promised...

U.S. to Provide 31 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine Amid Russian Warnings

The United States announced Wednesday that it would provide 31 Abrams tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's forces, mirroring a similar move announced earlier...

Leopards released

Germany Agrees to Transfer Battle Tanks to Ukraine – Der Spiegel

After weeks of prevarication and increasingly fraught exchanges with its European allies, Germany has agreed to supply Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, according...

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