According to one source, Russia had 4,025 tanks in active service, and another 11,417 in storage before the invasion of Ukraine. Another source tells me that many to most of the tanks Russia had in storage had parts stolen from them rendering them useless . . .
Another source tells me that Russia has been pulling tanks made back in the 1950's - because they are experiencing a shortage of more modern tanks.
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Russia Has Lost 106,700 Soldiers, 3,000 Tanks In Ukraine As Of Jan. 1
http://www.ibtimes.com/russia-has-lost-106700-soldiers-3000-tanks-ukraine-jan-1-3652520
01/01/23
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The Ukrainian military has recorded 106,720 Russian combat losses since Russia's invasion began
Russian losses also included 3,031 tanks and 6,084 armored fighting vehicles, among other equipment
Russia may struggle to support some of its operations in Ukraine due to a likely depletion of artillery ammunition
Total Russian losses since the war began in late February also included 3,031 tanks, 6,084 armored fighting vehicles and 2,021 artillery systems, among other pieces of equipment, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said in its most recent casualty report released Sunday.
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