Tanks & Armored Warfare – Page 2

In late January, Russian forces attempted mechanized assaults on Ukrainian positions in the Novopavlivka and Dobropillia directions. The attacks were repelled by crews of the Heavy Strike UAV Unit Lasar’s Group (NGU), together with adjacent units. The assaults occurred within the areas of responsibility of the 1st NGU Corps “Azov” and the 9th Army Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Reconnaissance detected enemy movement toward Ukrainian positions, after which Lasar’s Group heavy bomber drones engaged the targets. As a result, two tanks were destroyed and another was damaged. Drone strikes also wounded two enemy soldiers. The operation was conducted jointly with Azov Corps units and other Defense Forces elements using FPV drones and artillery.

FGM-148 Javelin at work during active field operations, offering a clear battlefield overview and military situation update from the conflict zone. Widely used by Ukrainian forces, the Javelin has played a critical role in countering armored threats across urban frontline areas and open terrain. As a fire-and-forget system with top-attack capability, the Javelin improved situational awareness and survivability for soldiers on duty, allowing rapid engagement from defensive positions followed by immediate movement. This significantly affected frontline conditions, disrupted enemy military vehicles in field, and altered frontline movement during key engagements. The footage contributes to ongoing conflict monitoring and real-time war reporting, documenting how modern anti-armor weapons influenced the operational environment and reduced pressure on affected communities by slowing armored advances near residential areas and critical infrastructure.

While global attention remains focused on protests inside Iran, fighting has escalated again in northern Syria. State-backed forces aligned with the Jolani administration have launched attacks on SDF Kurdish units and civilian areas in Aleppo, particularly in the predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh. Heavy shelling has forced tens of thousands of Kurdish residents to flee, worsening an already severe humanitarian situation.

The crew of a Ukrainian T-72B tank from the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade “Edelweiss” delivered accurate fire against Russian infantry groups on the outskirts of Siversk in the Donetsk region, disrupting enemy movements and supporting defensive positions.

💪 FGM-148 Javelin in action: Ukrainian operators launch a precise strike and a Russian tank is taken out in seconds. Another piece of enemy armor removed from the battlefield in this archival combat footage.

The Russian tank never made it anywhere - Ukrainian “birds” decided to turn it into a field-side grill. One more enemy armored vehicle off the map.

In Rodynske, the “Chervona Kalyna” tank struck a five-story building used by Russian troops as a hideout. The “Wolf Pack” tank crew methodically dismantled the structure, knowing a dozen occupiers were inside. As expected, the 72nd brigade’s crew left them no chance of survival.

Toretsk, another city virtually destroyed by the Russians. The industrial zone has been completely demolished, and in the private sector, only walls remain in the best-case scenario. Panel apartment buildings have been almost entirely burned out.

The tank crew and their commander, callsign “Chudik,” bravely went on a combat mission. During an operation near Pokrovsk, their Leopard 2A4 from the 155th Brigade engaged an enemy sabotage group and saved Ukrainian infantry. On the way back, they came under over 26 FPV drone strikes, but the tank held — the crew survived. “Pokrovsk is extremely dangerous. Infantry can only move on foot,” says Chudik. “We hit enemy troops hiding in a building and covered our infantry. Then we learned a drone was tracking us.” “I decided to confuse the enemy and drive around Pokrovsk. They still found us — one FPV after another. The gearbox was damaged, but we managed to restart.” “Russians claimed we were destroyed or captured — but we’re alive. That was only round one.” This story is a powerful testament to the courage and resilience of Ukrainian defenders on the Pokrovsk front.

Ukraine's new combat droid brings Browning firepower to the frontline - Forces News The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has officially adopted the Droid TW 12.7, a new robotic combat system designed to enhance battlefield effectiveness. Equipped with a .50 calibre Browning machine gun, the unmanned platform provides lethal firepower while keeping troops out of harm's way.