Russian T-80BVM tanks have reportedly halted a Ukrainian advance within the southern Donetsk area, based on latest updates from Russia’s Ministry of Protection.
Crews from the T-80BVM tank models of the “East” fight group based mostly in Primorsky Krai reportedly intercepted an imminent Ukrainian assault alongside one part of the southern Donetsk entrance. Intelligence operations recognized a focus of Ukrainian forces getting ready for an offensive on this space.
After confirming the enemy’s actions, Russian forces determined to provoke a pre-emptive strike, halting the Ukrainian advance with exact T-80BVM tank fireplace from strategic open positions. Based on Russian sources, this resulted in losses for the Ukrainian facet in each personnel and gear.
Following the skirmish, Russian tank crews reportedly withdrew shortly to a ready zone, minimizing their publicity to Ukrainian artillery retaliation. Whereas on this zone, the tanks remained combat-ready and replenished their ammunition in preparation for potential redeployment.
The T-80BVM is at present one of the costly armored belongings in Russia’s arsenal, with a manufacturing price considerably increased than the newer T-90M attributable to its superior fuel turbine engine. Earlier than the escalation of the Ukraine battle, Russia had reportedly thought of phasing out the T-80 sequence, as many models have been retired within the 2010s.
Regardless of its superior mobility and firepower, the T-80 was deemed economically inefficient, primarily because of the excessive operational and upkeep prices related to its turbine engine in comparison with diesel-powered fashions just like the T-72, T-90, and T-14.
Nonetheless, the T-80’s sturdy efficiency in Ukraine has renewed demand for this mannequin and highlighted its distinctive benefits over different tanks. This improvement led to the announcement in September 2023 that manufacturing of the T-80 would resume after almost three a long time. As Russia continues to deploy new T-80BVM models in Ukraine, testimonials from navy personnel counsel the tank is proving invaluable within the area.
In a single case, a Russian commander who had encountered German-supplied Leopard tanks on the battlefield described the T-80’s superior mobility. He highlighted that whereas the Leopards struggled in muddy terrain, the T-80’s fuel turbine engine enabled it to maneuver easily over tough floor.
“Those self same Leopards are all the time getting caught within the mud,” he remarked throughout a late 2023 interview with native media. “Our car, with its fuel turbine engine, isn’t fazed by mud or slush, hovering over any obstacles and sustaining velocity over enemy trenches and bunkers in all climate circumstances.”
The T-80’s efficiency is notably enhanced by its fuel turbine engine, a function shared by just a few trendy tanks just like the American M1 Abrams. Not like diesel engines, which energy the German Leopard tanks, fuel turbine engines present elevated energy for traversing difficult terrain and speedy floor protection, a big benefit within the diverse Ukrainian panorama.
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
On February 21, 2022, Russia said that its border facility was attacked by Ukrainian forces, ensuing within the deaths of 5 Ukrainian fighters. Nonetheless, Ukraine shortly dismissed these allegations, labeling them as ‘false flags’.
In a notable transfer on the identical day, Russia introduced it formally acknowledged the self-proclaimed areas of DPR and LPR. Curiously, based on Russian President Putin, this recognition coated all of the Ukrainian areas. Following this declaration, Putin despatched a battalion of Russia’s navy forces, tanks included, into these areas.
Quick ahead to February 24, 2022, international headlines have been dominated by a vital incident. Putin commanded a forceful navy assault on Ukraine. Led by Russia’s spectacular Armed Forces positioned on the Ukrainian border, this assault wasn’t spontaneous however a premeditated motion. Regardless of the circumstances resembling a conflict, the Russian authorities refrains from utilizing this time period. They’d relatively confer with it as a “particular navy operation”.
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