Russia's Desperate Move: Pulling Out Cold War-Era Tanks Amid Weapon Shortage in Ukraine War
TL;DR
Ex-Polish PT-91 Twardy tanks have arrived in Ukraine, which are better than Russia's own replacement tanks. The PT-91 is a modified version of the Soviet T-72M1, with a better engine, fire-controls, optics, and reactive armor. Ukraine is acquiring replacement tanks from foreign allies, while Russia is restoring Cold War-vintage vehicles. The PT-91s could soon outnumber Ukraine's battle-ready Western tanks and could be the most numerous of the Ukrainian army's replacement tanks if they go on the counteroffensive.
- Ex-Polish PT-91 Tanks Have Arrived In Ukraine. They're Better Than Russia's Own Replacement Tanks. Forbes
- Russia having difficulty making new weapons, but might have enough older ones, report says CNN
- Russia pulls mothballed Cold War-era tanks out of deep storage as Ukraine war grinds on CBS News
- This Unarmored Tractor With A 1950s Naval Gun Is The Most Desperate Russian Vehicle Yet Forbes
- Russia might have enough older weapons to extend the war in Ukraine Firstpost
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