Soldiers from Ukraine’s 92nd Assault Brigade captured a Russian T-80BVM tank after a direct confrontation with enemy forces.
The operation involved cooperation between a tank battalion and the 1st Assault Battalion of the unit, resulting in the capture of one of the most modern models in use by the Russian Army.
According to information released by the brigade itself, the vehicle was initially incapacitated during the combat and then taken by Ukrainian troops. Data from the Oryx monitoring group indicates that this is the 35th T-80BVM tank captured by Ukraine since the start of the war, highlighting significant losses for the Russian forces.
The armored vehicle was equipped with a protective cage against FPV drones, as well as reactive armor systems like the Kontakt-1 and Relikt blocks, installed in various areas of the turret and hull. These adaptations reflect Russia’s attempt to increase the vehicle’s survivability against modern threats on the battlefield.
The T-80BVM is a modernized version of the T-80BV, featuring a 125mm cannon, advanced stabilization systems, enhanced communications, and a GTD-1250 gas turbine engine. The capture of this model provides Ukraine not only with a symbolic trophy but also a valuable source of technical information about the latest resources of the Russian armored fleet.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: Facebook – 92ndSAB | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
