Russian forces lost a vast numbers of tanks during the first few months of the war, prompting questions over whether they were becoming obsolete. But the tank has previously appeared to have been consigned to the ash heap of history only to rise again to reaffirm its relevance. Josh Toussaint-Strauss examines Russia’s early deployment during the invasion and asks: if tanks aren’t the problem, why did they fail in Ukraine?
What Russia’s failing tanks tell us about how war is changing
