Russia's 'Turtle Tanks' Raise Questions About Effectiveness in Ukraine Conflict
Despite their unconventional armor, questions remain about the tanks' mobility and vulnerability to drone attacks.
- Russian 'turtle tanks' equipped with makeshift metal structures are being used near the front lines in Ukraine, raising doubts about their effectiveness.
- The tanks, modified to resist drone attacks, struggle with mobility and turret functionality due to the added armor.
- Recent footage shows these tanks operating under heavy fire, but their ability to return fire is severely limited.
- Ukrainian forces have successfully targeted these modified tanks, exploiting their design flaws.
- The adaptation of tanks with additional armor and electronic jammers indicates a shift in battlefield tactics amid intense drone warfare.