The Ukrainian tank advantage is achieved through the use of drones, which force Russian tanks to retreat kilometers from the front line and operate only from concealed, fortified positions far from the battlefield, while that Ukrainian tank crews operate freely near the front.
For the first time since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainian Defense Forces could have an advantage over the Russians in terms of tank deployment. However, this advantage is not observed on the entire front line, but only in certain sectors of the battlefield, reports Forbes.
According to the American magazine, the advantage of Ukrainian tanks is achieved through the use of droneswhich force Russian tanks to retreat miles from the front line and operate only from concealed, fortified positions far from the battlefield. Our colleagues note that these limitations therefore transform Russian tanks into imprecise howitzers rather than assault vehicles.
“A reversal of the situation”
The analysts of Forbes based their conclusions on the testimony of a Russian blogger, translated by Estonian analyst WarTranslated. This Russian war correspondent stated that Ukrainian armed forces could operate more freely on the front lines due to restrictions on the use of tanks by Russian forces.
Forbes emphasizes in conclusion that the potential advantage of Ukrainian tanks reflects and “reversal of situation” in Russia’s war against Ukraine. At the start of the Russian invasion, Ukrainian brigades rarely engaged in direct-fire tank combat due to the overwhelming advantage of Russian artillery and aviation.
Although Russia still has many anti-tank missiles, Forbes believes that Ukraine’s main limitation now lies in lack of infantry rather than tank capability.
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