As the conflict in Ukraine persists, the performance of Russia’s T-90M Main Battle Tank (MBT) undermines Moscow’s assertions of military dominance.

Once hailed as “Russia’s most advanced armored vehicle,” the T-90M, also known as Proryv-3, has now become a symbol of vulnerability and failure to adapt to modern warfare tactics— a stark contrast to its initial portrayal as a representation of Russian might.

Despite its advanced features, nearly 100 T-90M tanks have been confirmed lost since the conflict’s inception.

These losses have been attributed to Ukraine’s effective use of drones and NATO-provided anti-tank weapons, like the Javelin.

The presence of large drone swarms and powerful anti-tank weapons has prompted a necessary yet seemingly neglected adjustment in military strategy.

In one notable engagement, two US-made Bradley fighting vehicles managed to neutralize a Russian T-90M tank.

Utilizing 25mm rounds, the Bradleys targeted the tank’s most vulnerable point, the junction of the hull and turret, in a confrontation that lasted approximately 10 minutes, culminating in the tank’s turret spinning uncontrollably after a series of direct hits.

These encounters not only demonstrate the Bradley’s superiority in maneuverability and firepower but also expose the T-90M’s susceptibility to well-executed tactical engagements.

Ukrainian forces have taken to employing drone technology with devastating efficiency, as was seen in a nighttime operation by the 47th Mechanized Brigade.

They successfully deployed FPV drones to destroy Russian armored assets, including a T-90 tank.

The T-90M’s struggles are compounded by Russia’s battlefield tactics, which have seen their forces suffer significant setbacks.

In a failed offensive operation near Chasiv Yar, Russian forces attempted to cross a canal and establish a bridgehead in dense forest terrain.

Despite the potential for cover from drone and artillery strikes, the Russian infantry found themselves exposed and vulnerable to FPV drone attacks and ambushes by Ukrainian defenders.

The offensive was disastrously repelled, with Russian assault groups reportedly lasting no more than 30 minutes before being encircled and eliminated.

In the end, the Russians abandoned their efforts to traverse the canal. Realizing the futility of their attempts to cross the canal and make progress towards Novi District in order to isolate Canal District from the east, the Russians opted to launch another frontal assault on the Canal.

Relevant articles:
– Russia’s T-90M Tank Is Getting Hammered Hard in Ukraine , National Intererst, 06/05/2024
– 2 US Bradley fighting vehicles take out Russia’s top T-90 battle tank on Ukraine battlefield, video shows, Yahoo Singapore News, 06/04/2024
– Ukraine Night Cam Video Shows 3 Russian Tanks, 4 APCs Destroyed Overnight, Newsweek, 06/04/2024
– Frontline report: Russian forces suffer disastrous defeat in Chasiv Yar canal crossing offensive, Euromaidan Press, 06/04/2024