Trainload of Russian T‑90M tanks heads to Ukraine amid conflict
A train full of tanks is heading towards Ukraine. However, these tanks will not be used by Ukrainians but by Russians. Their army has recently been reinforced with another delivery of T-90M Proryv vehicles, as reported by the Militarny portal, citing a statement from the Uralvagonzavod corporation responsible for producing these tanks. The company has announced an increase in production.
Much of the information provided by Russian media or government representatives is propaganda. Such reports are part of the Russian Federation's information warfare.
The Russians regularly support their army with additional deliveries of valuable military equipment. Recently, their defense industry reported transferring two Su-34 aircraft to the front in response to the recent appearance of F-16 fighters in Ukraine.
The Russian Federation is also strengthening its ground forces, often reporting on large shipments of tanks or armored vehicles heading towards Ukraine. Uralvagonzavod has reported that the Russian army has just received a new batch of T-90M Proryv tanks. The corporation notes that these machines have been equipped with electronic warfare systems against drones, a weapon that has been problematic for both sides of the conflict in recent months.
Unfortunately, the exact number of tanks that the Russians have prepared for battle is unknown. However, a film shows that there are at least seven T-90M Proryv tanks on the train. It can be assumed that there are more, especially considering historical deliveries, in which as many as 23 units were sent in a single transport.
Modern Russian tank
The T-90M Proryv is one of the newest and most technologically advanced tanks in the Russian army's arsenal. It is a source of pride within the Russian defense industry and arouses admiration and controversy. On the one hand, it has impressive combat capabilities, but it often falls short of expectations on the battlefield.
The T-90M is equipped with a 2A46M-5 125 mm cannon and a Kalina fire control system. Its additional armaments include 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm machine guns, which enhance its offensive capabilities. The tank is protected by Relikt reactive armor, which is designed to protect the crew from drone attacks and missile strikes. The maximum speed of Russia's "Putin's pride" is about 40-43 mph, allowing for quick movement on the battlefield.
