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"Relying on Relics: Russia's Deployment of Cold War Tanks in Ukraine's Conflict"

Prior to the war in Ukraine, it was estimated that Russia had approximately 12,420 tanks and 36,000 armored vehicles at its disposal. However, the actual numbers turned out to be different. Russia initiated the invasion with around 3,000 modern tanks, including T-72s, T-80s, and T-90s. As Ukraine prepared for its offensive against Russia, the Kremlin surprised many by deploying Cold War-era vehicles, some of which dated back to the 1940s. Over time, it became evident that Ukrainian forces, equipped with modern Western tanks and weapons, were overpowering the outdated Russian technology.