According to a report by the AVP website, the explosion occurred after the tank was attacked by a Lancet suicide drone. The drone was used by soldiers of the 155th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet.
Ukrainian tanks destroyed by Russian fire.
The tank was reportedly loaded with 36 rounds of ammunition, leading to a massive explosion. Video posted on social media showed a smoking tank on a street before exploding.
The explosion completely destroyed the tank. The shock wave ripped off the tracks, ripped off the wheels on the road, and completely destroyed the bottom and roof of the vehicle. It was also reported that the engine in the compartment was also destroyed. The turret of the tank, which had a 6-ton gun, was thrown a long distance and crashed into a field.
The explosion killed the entire tank crew of three.
Despite heavy losses, Ukraine continues to strengthen its military equipment. On December 22, the AVP website reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine began deploying the Patriot air defense system for the first time in the Kherson region.
Accordingly, the Ukrainian military began to temporarily deploy the US Patriot PAC-2 air defense system in the Kherson region. These systems were installed for a short time and are not equipped with their own radar to be detected. Instead, the detection radar uses US and NATO aircraft operating from the airspace of neighboring countries.
US Patriot PAC-2 air defense system deployed by Ukraine in Kherson region.
According to Ukrainian sources, at least three missile launches from the Patriot system have been recorded recently. After that, the complex was promptly dismantled and moved to a new location. It is believed that due to the wide range of the Patriot systems, they can effectively control the situation in the airspace northwest of the Black Sea and the left bank of the Kherson region.
The tactic of temporarily deploying air defense systems allows the Ukrainian military to control airspace while minimizing the risk of detection and destruction.
HOA AN (according to SF, AVP)
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