Russia's Outdated Tanks and Drone Issues Lead to Massive Losses in Ukraine War

TL;DR
Russia has lost over 2,000 tanks in its war with Ukraine, with most of its replacement tanks being old models pulled out of storage and lightly refurbished. The latest museum-grade tank to be deployed is the T-72 Ural, which is only marginally better than a T-55 and inferior to many T-62 models. The tank's fire-control flaws, including outdated infrared spotlights and optical rangefinders, make it highly vulnerable on a modern battlefield. Expect more of these aged tanks to show up in tallies of vehicle losses as Ukrainian forces shift from defense to offense.
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- Russia Has a Big Drone Problem Newsweek
- Fundamentally Flawed! Top US Ex-General, Other Experts DECODE Why Russia Lost Over 2000 Tanks In Ukraine War EurAsian Times
- Moscow Does Not Believe In Drones: Why Are Military-Grade Drones Flying Over The City And Who's Behind It? Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
- Russia’s Tank Losses in Ukraine Surpass 2,000 – OSINT Report The Moscow Times
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