In addition, trains carrying old T-62s were clearly identified in June (tweet attached). As a result, their combat capability is greatly diminished, not to mention the need for higher maintenance in the field.

However, a significant number of these tanks have not been maintained for many years, some of them even being stored outside or even rusting. The Russian Army also reportedly has reserves: This figure is potentially higher since the Russian Army needs to keep a battle tank force along certain borders, such as on its western border with the Baltic States and Norway to deter a possible threat from NATO forces (according to Russian strategic thinking). In fact, Russia would have lost the equivalent of 42.7% of its battle tank mass. In terms of equipment, the International Institute for Strategic Studies estimated that in 2020, the main battle tanks in service in the Russian Army were: The losses are also human, hence the mobilization of about 300,000 reservists.

The surprise breakthrough in Kharkiv, following the collapse of the Russian lines, resulted in the capture of much Russian equipment for the Ukrainians. Since the Kherson offensive and the surprise breakthrough in Kharkiv, Ukrainian troops have advanced within Russian devices.

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