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"Russia's Use of Outdated Tanks Sparks Controversy in Ukraine Conflict"
militarydefense1 year ago

"Russia's Use of Outdated Tanks Sparks Controversy in Ukraine Conflict"

UK intelligence claims Russia is replacing lost tanks at a rate of over 100 per month, likely by relying on older models taken out of storage, as its ability to produce new tanks is limited. Experts warn that this strategy is not sustainable in the long term, and that the older tanks may not significantly impact the conflict in Ukraine. Despite Ukraine's lower tank losses, Russia's ability to deploy more soldiers and equipment gives it an advantage, especially with uncertainty surrounding future US aid.

Russia's Tank Dilemma: Outdated T-55s or Invest in a Bigger Army?
military2 years ago

Russia's Tank Dilemma: Outdated T-55s or Invest in a Bigger Army?

Russia is pulling out 70-year-old T-54/55 tanks from long-term storage to deploy in Ukraine as a short-term solution to the shortage of tanks caused by the country's struggling tank factories. The tanks are considered expendable and won't last long in combat with the increasingly experienced and well-equipped Ukrainians. The shortage of high-tech components, owing in part to foreign sanctions, has throttled Russia's imports, and it could take months or years to increase the supply of tank components.