Russian tank runs over a mine: The fallout of poor training
During the war in Ukraine, we are witnessing bizarre behaviour from Russians on the front lines. One of these instances has been documented online. A Russian soldier ignored the danger. In the footage, we see a tank run over a mine and burst into flames.
Many Russian soldiers are unprepared for the war in Ukraine. This is the fault of the entire system in Russia, as many conscripts are sent to the front without proper training or adequate equipment.
Russian propaganda also plays a role, as it has been calling the conflict merely a "special military operation" or a fight against so-called Nazis from the beginning of the war. Perhaps this is why Russian soldiers exhibit irrational behaviour. No one tells them what truly awaits them in Ukraine.
It's no wonder, then, that at times we witness bizarre behaviour from Russians on the front lines. One of these instances has been documented online.
A Russian tank was driving through a cleared field. In such cases, one must always observe safety measures. A tape was even laid down to ensure that no one approached that direction.
The Russian ignored the danger. In the footage, we see a tank run over a mine and burst into flames.
Minefields play a significant role in the war in Ukraine – mines inflict severe losses on both sides of the conflict and sometimes completely prevent effective offensives.
several thousand tanks in Russian stockpiles
The shortages in the Russian Federation's arsenal are visible in many bases. This is confirmed by Dr. Michael Gjerstad, an analyst from the International Institute for Strategic Studies. The military expert calculates that, according to estimates, the Russians "still have about 3,200 tanks in stockpiles". However, the condition of the remaining machines in storage is crucial.
The vast majority of them are in poor technical condition and require significant repairs - says Gjerstad.
According to the Ukrainian general staff of the armed forces, the Russians have lost over 8,000 tanks since the war began. This is also highlighted by Gustav Gressel from the European Council on Foreign Relations, who stresses that "the Russians are losing much more equipment than they can replace, and the supplies are running out".
