Ukrainian forces have shown remarkable effectiveness against Russian tanks, raising questions about why these armored vehicles are struggling on the battlefield.
A Design Flaw
According to various reports including one by L'Independent, Russia has reportedly lost over 3,000 tanks since the beginning of the conflict, including its most advanced model, the T-90 .
The primary reason for the vulnerability of Russian tanks lies in a design flaw within their automatic loading systems. These systems leave ammunition exposed, making them easy targets for precision strikes.
The T-90M, the latest iteration of Russia’s main battle tank, has not proven immune to these emerging threats. Experts note that the structural design of Russian tanks allows for devastating attacks, particularly from suicide drones and anti-tank missiles, which can exploit this weakness .
A Single Strike
Ukrainians have become adept at employing suicide drones effectively against these tanks.
These drones can approach at an angle, targeting the vulnerable loading mechanism located near the turret. As stated in The National Interest, a single successful strike can turn a Russian tank into a fireball, launching its turret hundreds of feet into the air .
The combination of the inherent design flaws of Russian armor and the innovative tactics employed by Ukrainian forces has resulted in significant losses for Russia on the battlefield.
This scenario underscores not only the effectiveness of modern drone warfare but also the importance of adapting military strategies to exploit the weaknesses of enemy technology .
