Ukrainian 28th brigade defeats Russian armored column near Toretsk (video)
After initial strikes, Russian troops abandoned their vehicles and were pursued by Ukrainian FPV drones.
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Russia loses 172,000 troops but maintains combat power through 2025
Despite losing 3,700 armored vehicles in 2024, Russian forces maintain offensive capabilities through tactical shifts, while struggling to replace sophisticated equipment from deteriorating Soviet-era stocks.
Russia lost over 5,000 tanks and other armor in 2024, UK think tank says
Russian forces shift to infantry-led assaults as military production struggles to replace battlefield losses and equip newly formed divisions, ISW says.
Russia’s January losses reach over 48,000 soldiers, second-highest since 2022
Ukrainian forces marked a successful month in January, wiping out 573 Russian armored vehicles and 230 tanks, while inflicting heavy losses on Russia’s overall military strength.
Forbes: Civilian vehicles replace armored carriers in Russian assaults
The Russian military adopts civilian Lada cars for assaults after losing thousands of armored vehicles during its invasion of Ukraine.
ISW: Russia uses less armor on frontlines as Ukraine reports destruction of some 13,000 armored units over year
Russian forces are modifying their assault tactics, reducing armored vehicle deployment after sustaining significant losses throughout 2024.
Forbes: Russian military prepares for a big “show” in Kursk Oblast, following heavy losses
Putin has set a February deadline for a Kursk victory as Russian forces shift to simpler, wheeled armored vehicles amid heavy losses.
Germany sends only 6% of MRAP armored vehicles to Ukraine
Despite promising to deliver up to 400 MRAP vehicles by the end of 2024, Germany has only delivered a fraction, pushing the remainder of the order into next year.
New Ukrainian VARTA 2 armored vehicle enters state testing phase
The vehicle, featuring an enhanced design and SICH heavy combat module, showcased stable performance in firing tests with its 30 mm automatic cannon.
New Russian Sarmat-3 armored vehicle destroyed days after first deployment
It hit a mine in Russia's Kursk Oblast area, resulting in one death and one injury, shortly after its first battlefield appearance.
Ukraine approves Swedish PbV 302 armored vehicle for military use
Swedish PbV 302 armored personnel carrier, developed in the 1960s and used until 2014, approved for Ukrainian Armed Forces. In May, Sweden pledged to transfer all its units to Ukraine.
Ukrainian Armed Forces to receive Buffalo vehicles, considered to be among safest armored vehicles in existence
Designed with a special V-hull type, the Buffalo is designed with improved ballistic protection and contains external blast-absorbing components.
Ukrainian FPV drones destroy rare Russian self-propelled artillery and mortar system
FPV drones of Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade have successfully destroyed a rare Russian 2S23 Nona-SVK 120-mm self-propelled artillery-mortar system in the Kharkiv region, marking a significant blow to Russia's already limited arsenal of these vehicles.
Ukrainian defenders receive American-made Cougar MRAP armored vehicles
Earlier, the Ukrainian military was supplied with German Haenel MK 556 rifles.
The Guardian: Number of Russian invaders in Ukraine surge to 520,000 says Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, disclosed that Russia’s occupying troops have grown from 100,000 at the onset of the war to 520,000, with plans for further reinforcements.
Ukrainian forces destroy 14 Russian tanks, 13 armored combat vehicles, 65 artillery systems, Su-25 aircraft over last 24 hours
Ukrainian forces reported 152 combat clashes with Russian troops over the past 24 hours.
Ukraine approves new Kozak-5MED armored medical vehicle for its armed forces
The "Kozak-5MED" is based on an American heavy pickup truck, Ford F-550 chassis.
Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer Roshel to invest millions of dollars in plant in Ukraine
The company's CEO, Roman Shimonov, believes the future plant will not only compete with local manufacturers in the Ukrainian market but also sell armored vehicles to Europe, thereby bringing foreign currency into Ukraine.
Ukraine destroys 15 Russian tanks, 34 armored vehicles, 42 artillery systems over last 24 hours
The most intense situation is on the Pokrovsk front, where enemy forces continue to advance despite efforts to stabilize the situation.
