Ukrainian Armed Forces shoot down three Russian T-90M tanks in Donetsk region
Ukrainian military destroyed three Russian T-90M tanks near Bakhmut (Photo: wikipedia.org)
Ukrainian military forces managed to thwart an attempt by Russian occupiers in the Donetsk region. According to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, they destroyed three enemy T-90M "Proryv" tanks.
"Three Russian T-90M "Proryv" tanks, an MT-LB transport vehicle, and a BMP have been destroyed and immobilized in the area near the village of Andriivka in the Donetsk region," the statement from the ministry reads.
A breakthrough has failed.
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) August 14, 2023
Three Russian T-90M "Breakthrough" tanks, a transporter-tractor MT-LB and an IFV are knocked out and abandoned near the village of Andriivka, Donetsk region. pic.twitter.com/V1QhCxeGo7
T-90M
The T-90M is the latest serial Russian tank. Its development began as early as 2004, with construction starting in 2010. The first T-90M tanks were only delivered to the Russian Armed Forces in 2020.
The tank crew consists of three individuals weighing 48 tons, a gun caliber of 125mm, and a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per hour.
In December 2022, Ukrainian military forces captured the newest Russian T-90M "Proryv" tank during offensive operations.
