Ukrainian tank tactics outpace Russian artillery strategy
Forbes analyst David Axe notes that the Ukrainian army is gaining an advantage in using tanks over Russia. According to him, Russian tanks are now mostly used as artillery.
For the first time since the start of the war, the Ukrainian army has gained an advantage over Russian forces in tank use. As reported on the Forbes portal, Russian tanks have mostly been repurposed into artillery, while Ukrainian tanks continue to be used in offensive actions.
The advantage of Ukrainian drones
The Russians are encountering increasing issues on the front lines. This is the conclusion of an analysis by Forbes journalist David Axe. The analyst notes that Russian tanks can only operate from concealed fire positions. Direct infantry support is impossible due to the effectiveness of Ukrainian kamikaze drones, which destroy tanks before they reach the front lines. Consequently, Russians must use their tanks from a greater distance, similar to artillery.
Due to significant design advancements, axe also observes that Ukrainian drones can effectively neutralize Russian armored vehicles. In contrast, Russian unmanned aircraft are less effective because they are more vulnerable to electronic warfare systems.
The adaptability of Ukrainian forces
Ukrainian tanks can operate not only from concealed positions but also conduct short direct fires. Although less effective, Russian drones still present a threat, yet the Ukrainian army shows high adaptability.
It is worth noting that despite the limitations of Russian tanks, the Russian arsenal includes vehicles that can threaten Ukrainian equipment in direct confrontations.
The best Russian tanks
These primarily include the latest T-90M Proryv tanks used by the Russians. These vehicles are equipped with a 2A46M-5 gun with a 125-mm calibre, an improved fire control system, and modular reactive armour, Relikt. Also crucial on the front are the heavily armoured T-80BWM and T-72B3 models, which, like the T-90M, have modern optronics.
However, not all Russian brigades can boast such equipment. On the front lines, T-72Bs, which Ukrainians often destroy, are frequently sighted, along with older models like the T-62M, T-62, and T-55. Due to their age and technical condition, these older models do not provide crews with adequate protection and situational awareness on the battlefield. Their armour is weak, making them vulnerable to heavy anti-tank weapons and attacks by improvised kamikaze drones.
