Ukrainian border unit takes down Russian Strela-10, T‑62 tanks in Kramatorsk
One of the Ukrainian border units had a remarkably productive day in terms of eliminating Russian equipment. Here's a detailed account of the Russian machinery that was taken out of action.
The video was shared on the official profile of the 3rd border unit named after the Hero of Ukraine, Col. Yevhen Pikus, operating in the Kramatorsk area. It documents attacks carried out with the help of drones, resulting in the Russians losing a Strela-10 anti-aircraft missile system and two T-62 tanks—one destroyed and the other damaged.
Russian equipment destroyed by Ukrainians
"In one day, the border guards from the Phoenix unit neutralized three significant military targets. Thanks to the professional work of reconnaissance and strike drone operators, the Strela-10 complex, designed for observing and neutralizing aerial targets, was destroyed. A Russian, Soviet-origin T-62 tank was also destroyed. Another such tank was damaged," the Ukrainians reported.
The Strela-10 is a short-range anti-aircraft missile system. It's built on the chassis of the MTLB amphibious vehicle. It uses tracked traction and an engine with 240 hp, enabling it to reach speeds of about 37 mph on roads and about 4 mph in water. The Russians use 9M37, 9M37M, or 9M333 missiles depending on the version. Some versions of the Strela-10 are also equipped with a 7.62 mm machine gun.
Old tanks used by the Russians
The T-62 tanks are among the older models used by the Russians in Ukraine. They were designed in the 1960s, based on the T-54 and T-55 tank series.
These tanks feature a 115 mm smoothbore gun and reinforced armor, which does not provide sufficient protection in modern times. As the newly released footage shows, they are vulnerable to newer anti-tank weapons and kamikaze drones.
The invaders frequently use T-62M models in Ukraine, modernizations from the 1980s. These tanks are equipped with additional composite armor modules on the turret and hull. The latest transport of this type of tank to the front was observed in August this year.
