Russia has announced a new battlefield tactic designed to bring tanks back into offensive operations in Ukraine, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The move comes as Moscow looks to break a prolonged stalemate on the front lines, even as peace talks continue.
Under the new approach, two tanks operate together with constant drone support. One tank stays back to provide covering fire, while the other advances quickly toward Ukrainian positions. Drones guide targeting, adjust fire, and monitor threats, allowing the tanks to switch roles and avoid remaining in one place for too long.
The tactic marks a departure from traditional Russian doctrine, which relied on large-scale armored assaults backed by intense artillery bombardment. Such formations have suffered heavy losses in Ukraine, where drones have become a major threat to slow-moving or massed armor.
Russian T-72 firing on Ukrainian positions during the siege of Mariupol
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Military analysts say the updated method could offer limited, short-term advantages by providing direct fire support for infantry assaults. However, tanks remain vulnerable to drone strikes and require reliable communications and steady supplies, both of which have been targeted by Ukrainian attacks.
Ukrainian forces are expected to adapt quickly, using more advanced drones, anti-tank weapons, and physical obstacles to counter the new tactic. Officials in Kyiv have frequently shown an ability to respond rapidly to changes on the battlefield.
Experts say the shift reflects Russia’s efforts to rebuild momentum and restore its image as a powerful armored force. Most agree, however, that the new tactic is unlikely to lead to a decisive breakthrough in the war.
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