Russia has more armored vehicles now than in 2022. The math is ugly.
Yes, Russia has lost a lot of armored vehicles. But the sheer size of its Cold War vehicle stockpile means it can replace every loss—and then some.
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Russian improvised armor destroying tanks it’s meant to protect
Russian crews complain that hefty, improvised armor shells break the transmission on their tanks after just a few…
Next steps on Donetsk’s map after Pokrovsk — first Kostiantynivka, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk in Moscow’s occupation plan
Russian forces attempt to seize Pokrovsk with infiltrating groups from the northwest and north, aiming to crack Ukraine’s eastern defenses.
Ukraine’s killer drones just hit a wall—Russia’s souped-up “turtle” tanks
Russian armor is attacking in several places in Ukraine. Despite heavy losses, the Russians have a plan—and it may be working.
Only 35% of Russia’s strategic tank reserves remain after three years of war
The gap between depletion and production rates suggests Moscow faces mounting pressure to either reduce operational tempo or accept increasing reliance on progressively older, less capable platforms.
Russia’s last 1,000 tanks are 50 years old—but Ukraine should still worry
In a war where drones rule and tanks function as glorified artillery pieces, 50-year-old steel kills just as effectively as billion-dollar armor.
HUR: Russia amassed 260 foreign machines for tank production since 2007 war planning
Intelligence documents expose how European CNC technology powers Russian tank production, creating leverage points for coordinated sanctions enforcement.
Ukraine’s drones buzz on—but NATO warns: don’t rely too much
Kyiv leans on drones out of necessity, but commanders still demand HIMARS, ATACMS, and guided shells to stop Russian advances.
NATO tanks would get “stuck in tunnels” if Russia invaded EU, European commissioner warns
Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas plans $20 billion in infrastructure upgrades after warning that current roads and railways cannot support rapid military deployment against Russian invasion.
“It’s high time” for Ukraine’s tanks as Russia encircles Pokrovsk
Russian units are closing a ring around Pokrovsk, and analysts say only Ukraine’s armored reserves can break it.
Australia’s Abrams tanks arrive in Ukraine—first of 49, or most already?
Some outlets say initial delivery; others report the majority of promised armor has landed.
As Pyongyang ships millions of shells to Moscow, Seoul delivers hundreds of tanks to NATO’s ally
In a $6.7 billion deal, Warsaw arms itself with South Korean equipment, replacing tanks it sent to Ukraine
Ukraine wipes out 230,000 Russian soldiers in first half of 2025 alone
Ukraine grinds down Moscow’s manpower and equipment with ruthless efficiency.
Ukraine hits targets 100 kilometers behind Russian lines, destroys 20 armored vehicles and 89 artillery systems
Oil depots burnt, command posts fell, and 423 Russian pieces of equipment were reduced to ashes.
Defense News: Ukraine used a Pringles can to blow up a Russian tank
When shells ran out, a Pringles can did the job. Ukraine is proving cheap beats heavy.
Russia is churning out hundreds of new T-90M tanks — but why aren’t they all in Ukraine?
Moscow is stockpiling its best armor. The question is: for what fight?
Frontline report: Kupiansk front turns into mass execution zone as Russian soldiers murder their commanders, steal trucks, and vanish
Not Ukraine. Not NATO. Russia is now at the war with itself after Kyiv takes out over 1 million troops.
Russia outguns NATO, producing more ammunition in three months than Alliance makes in year
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reveals a staggering arms race, urging urgent steps to bolster air and missile defenses ahead of looming threats.
The Telegraph: Ukrainian drones prove most tanks are garbage – but not all are dead yet
Drones are tearing through outdated armour. The smart tanks aren’t done yet.
Swiss clear Leopard 1 tank sale to Germany, unless reexported to Ukraine
It's unclear if Berlin even needs them under this condition.