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international-conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

"US Bradley Vehicle Destroys Russian Tank in Ukraine"

Ukrainian forces operating a US-supplied Bradley fighting vehicle obliterated a high-tech Russian T-90 tank in Ukraine, showcasing the effectiveness of American military aid in the conflict. The drone footage captured the Bradley disabling the tank before an armed drone finished it off, resulting in casualties and captures among the Russian tank crew. The incident highlights the vulnerability of Russian tanks in the conflict, with the US-supplied Bradleys earning praise from Ukrainian forces for their impact in repelling Russian attacks.

via New York Post |

#international-conflict #military-technology #russia

military2 years ago•3 min saved

Ukrainian Leopard 1 Crews Receive Vital Training with Borrowed Tanks

A Danish tank instructor is advising Ukrainian Leopard 1A5 tank crews to fight on the move, shoot at long range, and engage in night battles to maximize their chances of survival despite the tanks' thin armor. The Leopard 1A5 tanks, donated by a consortium of Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany, are set to become Ukraine's most numerous Western-made tanks. The tanks' lightness and advanced optics and fire-controls make them effective in certain conditions, allowing skilled gunners to hit targets at long distances. However, recent losses of Challenger 2 and Leopard 2 tanks highlight the dangers of the Ukrainian battlefield, emphasizing the need for the crews to exploit the Leopard 1A5's strengths and avoid fixed positions.

via Forbes|

#danish-army #leopard-1a5 #military

military2 years ago•3 min saved

Russia's T-14 Armata Tanks Make Debut in Ukraine Conflict.

Russia has reportedly deployed its T-14 Armata tanks to fire on Ukrainian positions, though they have not yet participated in direct combat. The T-14s have been fitted with enhanced anti-tank ammunition protection. The British Defense Ministry has previously suggested that Russia was considering deploying a "small number" of the T-14s to Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US has expedited its M1 Abrams timelines to supply Ukraine with more armored capability in the coming months. The T-14s are more sophisticated and capable than older Russian tanks, but they are not seen as "game changers" for the Russians in Ukraine.

via Newsweek|

#m1-abrams #military #russia

military2 years ago•2 min saved

Lessons Learned: Ukrainian Drone Commander on Russian Troops in War.

Russian troops made themselves easy targets at the start of the war in Ukraine, but have since learned from their mistakes, according to a Ukrainian drone commander. The early months of the war revealed severe flaws in Moscow's wartime strategy, with between 60,000 to 80,000 Russian soldiers killed or wounded. Ukrainian troops on the frontline say they're running dangerously low on ammunition, with NATO warning that Ukraine is expending its ammunition "many times higher" than the West's rate of production.

via Yahoo News|

#ammunition-shortage #military #russia

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

Depleted Uranium Munitions Cause Tension Between Russia and the West.

The US National Security Council spokesman has suggested that Russian tanks can avoid the British depleted uranium munitions being sent to Ukraine by retreating back across the border. Depleted uranium rounds are 70% denser than lead, producing significantly more kinetic energy, and are particularly effective in piercing enemy armor. The use of depleted uranium rounds has been linked with long-term radiation remnants in affected areas, though it is less clear whether this radiation has adverse effects.

via Newsweek|

#depleted-uranium #international-relations #military-technology