Russia showcases new T-14 Armata battle tank in Ukraine conflict.

Russia has reportedly begun using its new T-14 Armata battle tanks to fire on Ukrainian positions, but they have not yet participated in direct assault operations. The tanks have been fitted with extra protection on their flanks, and crews have undergone "combat coordination" at training grounds in Ukraine. However, Western intelligence reports suggest that the T-14 has problems, and Russian forces in Ukraine were reluctant to accept the first tranche of the tanks because of their "poor condition."