Russia Replaces Lost Tanks at Rate of 100 a Month Despite Major Losses: UK

Faltering Western support for Ukraine raises concerns as Russia maintains offensive capabilities, achieving minor territorial gains amidst heavy losses.

• Russia has lost approximately 2,600 tanks and 4,900 other armored combat vehicles since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
• Despite these losses, Russia is able to manufacture at least 100 main battle tanks a month, allowing it to maintain its offensive efforts.
• Since early October 2023, Russia's ground forces have lost up to 365 main battle tanks and 700 armored vehicles, achieving only minor territorial gains.
• Ukraine has lost fewer tanks and vehicles than Russia, but faltering Western support means that Russia still has an advantage.
• Russia's ability to continue its same level of attack comes at a time when the support Ukraine is getting from the West, where it is getting its more modern tank models and much of its weaponry, is in doubt.

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