The Ukrainian 79th Air Assault Brigade successfully repelled a Russian offensive in the Kurakhove area.
Intended as Support Vehicle
According to WP they did so by destroying nine armored vehicles, two tanks, a heavy BMPT Terminator tank support vehicle, and four motorcycles.
In addition, 25 Russian soldiers were killed, and 23 were wounded, according to a statement by the brigade.
The BMPT Terminator, designed by Russia’s Uralvagonzavod, has gained attention due to its intended role in supporting and protecting tanks on the battlefield.
Built on the T-72 and T-90 tank chassis, it is heavily armored and equipped with two 30 mm autocannons, grenade launchers, a machine gun, and four Ataka-T anti-tank missile launchers.
However, despite these features, the vehicle has faced criticism, with battlefield experiences in Ukraine exposing its vulnerabilities.
Hyped as a “superweapon”.
Many Russian analysts and military experts have admitted that the Terminator’s performance has not lived up to its original hype as a “superweapon,” and it is seen as an expensive and often unreliable piece of equipment.
The Ukrainian forces’ success in targeting the Terminator underscores the limitations of Russia’s military equipment in modern conflict.
The vehicle’s sensors and armaments have proven susceptible to damage, with the BMPT often becoming inoperative after encounters with advanced weaponry.
Russian media initially promoted the Terminator as a pivotal asset to Russian forces, but reports from the frontlines in Ukraine have shifted this narrative, with more voices highlighting the challenges and underwhelming performance of this costly vehicle.
