A German-made Leopard 2A6 main battle tank, belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), was captured by Russian troops and transported to a base of a Guards Airborne Regiment in the Kursk region after being found in the Daryino area.
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According to released information, the armored vehicle was hit during the winter by an FPV drone operator from Russia’s Airborne Forces, based in Tula. The impact damaged the vehicle’s side transmission systems, locking the gearboxes.
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To evacuate the tank, Russian soldiers had to remove the tracks and use rollers during the transportation process. Despite partial damage, the Leopard 2A6 was found with almost all ammunition intact and without critical damage.
The Leopard 2A6 model is one of the most advanced tanks in operation in the conflict, and its capture represents another symbolic setback for Ukrainian forces.
Source and images: Telegram @mod_russia. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
