Russia Faces Tank Shortages After Losing Over 3,000 in Ukraine War

Despite significant losses, Russia turns to refurbishing old tanks and seeking arms from allies, as the conflict with Ukraine continues.

Russia has lost more than 3,000 tanks since the invasion of Ukraine began, exceeding its pre-war active inventory.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies reports Russia can sustain the war for another two to three years by using stored lower-quality tanks.
Western military aid has allowed Ukraine to maintain and upgrade its tank inventories despite also suffering heavy losses.
Russia has been replenishing its tank losses by building new ones and refurbishing older models, trading quality for quantity.
The ongoing conflict has led to a stalemate, with neither side able to launch large-scale attacks without incurring heavy casualties.