In Kharkiv region, Ukrainian drones destroyed Russian T-90M tank
Illustrative photo: Ukrainian FPV drones destroyed one and damaged another Russian tank (Getty Images)
Ukrainian fighters struck Russian equipment on the eastern front. Using FPV drones, they destroyed one and damaged another Russian tank, according to the operational-strategic group of troops Khortytsia.
The Russians are facing losses inflicted by the crews of the Achilles unmanned systems regiment, who have been effectively destroying enemy equipment. Among the latest hunted trophies are tanks and a Russian "bukhanka" vehicle.
The Achilles regiment's drone operators destroyed a T-90M tank, a "bukhanka," and a machine gunner's fire position. They also damaged another tank with strike drones, as detailed by the OSUV.
The exceptional work of the drone operators from the 429th separate Achilles unmanned systems regiment was showcased in a video.
"The warriors of the Achilles regiment continue to carry out combat missions in the Kharkiv region - specifically in the areas of Kupiansk and Dvorichna," the military group added.
What is known about T-90M tank
The T-90M is a Russian main battle tank, a modernization of the T-90. Export versions of these tank modifications are known under the names T-90SM/MS.
The T-90M tank has a classic layout similar to the T-90, with the control compartment located at the front, the combat compartment in the middle, and the engine-transmission compartment at the rear. The T-90 crew consists of three people—the driver-mechanic, located in the control compartment, and the gunner and commander, who are in the turret, left and right of the cannon, respectively.
The tank is equipped with a new automatic loader and a modernized smoothbore 2A46M-5 tank gun, 48 calibers long. Additional armament includes a 12.7mm Kord machine gun and a 7.62mm PKT. The T-90M is also equipped with third-generation modular dynamic protection.
Ukrainian military successes
Earlier, Ukrainian forces disrupted an attempt by Russian forces to establish a foothold in Toretsk.
Additionally, the Ukrainian Air Force struck a Russian position in Toretsk, Donetsk region.
According to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Russian army continues its assaults on the Kharkiv direction, but Ukrainian forces are successfully holding back the Russians near Vovchansk.
