"Russia's Desperate Deployment: Outdated Tanks and Artillery in Ukrainian Conflict"

As Russia's tank losses in Ukraine exceed 2,600, the army has resorted to deploying 65-year-old T-55s and T-62s, as well as first-generation T-72s and T-80s, in direct fights with Ukrainian forces. Some of these tanks have received emergency upgrades, while others remain as obsolete as they were 40 years ago. With Ukraine's artillery ammunition running low due to blocked U.S. aid, the Ukrainian army faces a challenging 2024 as Russia's production of new tanks struggles to replace losses, potentially leading to a brutal year defined by desperation for artillery shells.