Tanks remain an indispensable fighting tool in providing support for the infantry. With their superior firepower, mobility, and ability to operate in any terrain or weather conditions, Ukraine's tanks are finding new relevance as they engage their Russian foes in the contested Donbas.
Tank Warfare Plays Crucial Role In Battle For The Donbas
- By Maryan Kushnir and
- Serhiy Nuzhnenko
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A tank fires at Russian forces in the Donetsk region. Ukraine uses various models of tanks to engage the Russians in combat, including tanks that were captured from the Russian side.
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Tanks continue to be a crucial tactical and psychological component of national armories, despite some military strategists questioning whether they are outdated in modern combat.
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The typical tank crew consists of a commander, a driver, and a gunner.
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The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on August 15 that Russia has lost 1,876 tanks since its unprovoked invasion began on February 24.
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After firing, tanks are sent to the rear position to recharge their shells.
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Local media reported that on August 13 alone, the Ukrainian forces destroyed eight Russian tanks.
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A Ukrainian soldier stands near a T-80 tank, which was captured from the Russian Army.
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After repairing the captured tank, it is now being used against the Russian side.
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Ukrainian tanks roll down a residential street in the Donbas as they near the front line.
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