Ukraine's Tank Troubles: Captured Russian Tanks Face Logistic Issues and Soviet-era Tanks Fall Apart.

Ukrainian troops have repurposed captured Russian T-80 tanks from the 1st Guards Tank Army, but face logistical issues as Russian tanks are designed for Russian forces and require a stream of parts from Russian factories to keep them running. While Ukraine needs tanks, ammunition and other spare parts are higher priorities. Ukraine also needs armored vehicles to carry infantry into battle, as large numbers of immobile infantry might work for a defense-in-depth strategy but not for going on the offensive. Ukraine does need Western tanks, for which a reliable supply of spare parts and ammunition will be available.