Ukrainian defenders completely defeated Russian T-72 tank with Javelin
Photo: Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Defenders of the 128th separate mountain assault Transcarpathian brigade completely destroyed the T-72 battle tank of the Russian invaders
This was reported in Telegram by the press service of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces.
"The battle tank T-72 of the Russian Army was completely destroyed by stormtroopers of the 128th separate mountain assault Transcarpathian brigade.
Either active defense or the so-called "barbecue (welded lattice on top)" didn't save from active missile strike from the Javelin portable anti-tank complex, the statement said.
According to the military, after being hit by a missile in the tank detonated ammunition, which tore his tower.
The crew was destroyed without identification.
There are no wounded or dead on the part of the 128th brigade.
The press service also stressed that the very presence of modern portable anti-tank missile systems Javelin or NLAW in the Ukrainian military causes panic among Russians.
If a missile hits a tank, armored personnel carrier, infantry fighting vehicle, or another armored vehicle, the crew and landing party have no chance of surviving.
As reported by Rubryka, Russian troops from February 24 to March 30 lost about 17.3 thousand personnel.
In addition, the enemy lost tanks – 605, armored combat vehicles – 1723, artillery systems – 305, MLRS – 96, air defense – 54, aircraft – 131, helicopters – 131, vehicles – 1184, ships / boats – 7, tanks with Fuel and lubricants – 75, UAVs of operational and tactical level – 81, special equipment – 21, OTRK / TRK launchers – 4.
