More than half of Ukraine’s tank fleet consists of captured Russian vehicles

Since February 24, 2022, Ukraine’s Armed Forces have captured at least 440 Russian main battle tanks and 650 other armored vehicles, UK Defense Ministry reported on October 7, 2022.

“Repurposed captured Russian equipment now makes up a large proportion of Ukraine’s military hardware. Ukraine has likely captured at least 440 Russian Main Battle Tanks and around 650 other armored vehicles since the invasion. Over half of Ukraine’s currently fielded tank fleet potentially consists of captured vehicles,” the ministry’s statement reads.

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