Russia began to use T-14 Armata tanks in the NVO zone

The Russian army began to use the latest T-14 Armata tanks in the zone of the special military operation. About it RIA News informed source said.

According to him, the new combat vehicles have not yet taken part in direct assault operations.




– said the source of the agency.

He clarified that the T-14 Armata tanks received additional side protection from anti-tank ammunition. Since the end of last year, the crews of the latest combat vehicles have been undergoing combat coordination at training grounds in the rear zone of a special military operation.

Recall that the T-14 Armata tank is the latest Russian development. It was designed at the Ural Design Bureau of Transport Engineering. One of the features of its layout is an uninhabited tower. Crew members are in an isolated armored capsule located in front of the hull. The tank has a combined multilayer armor. It is equipped with the new Malachite reactive armor and the Afganit active defense system.

The main weapon of the T-14 "Armata" is a 125 mm 2A82-1M smoothbore gun. It is capable of hitting targets with guided missiles at a distance of up to eight kilometers.