Russia has deployed tank-dandelions to the front: why this indicates the technological impotence of the Kremlin.

According to ТСН: Russian tank production has turned into a real farce: after the 'turtles' and 'hedgehogs', they have deployed 'tank-dandelions' to the front. These unusual machines vividly demonstrate the technological problems of the Kremlin.

Modern experiments in tank production in Russia look such that the legendary designers of the T-34 would hardly approve of such solutions. This 'tank-dandelion', which the Russian Ministry of Defense proudly showcased last week, is not a breakthrough, but rather a testimony to despair. It is yet another primitive attempt to compensate for the enormous losses in armored vehicles due to the war, which, according to reliable estimates, exceed 6,000 units of Russian tanks.

Russia has lost more tanks in Ukraine than in the Battle of Kursk

More tanks have been destroyed on Ukrainian fields than during the Kursk battle of World War II, which was the first serious defeat for Nazi Germany on the Eastern Front. It seems that history is repeating itself.

Just like in the times of Adolf Hitler, the imperial ambitions of Russian President Vladimir Putin could turn into a major catastrophe for him. Napoleon experienced the disastrous winter campaign to Moscow, and today's autocrats should take lessons and not risk armored battles near Kursk.

Russia's attempts to protect its tanks from drones look grotesque

Russia's attempts to safeguard its tanks from Ukrainian drones increasingly resemble grotesque theater.

• First appeared the 'turtle tanks', covered with primitive metal sheets.

• Then came the 'hedgehogs', riddled with steel spikes.

• Now it is the turn of the 'dandelions', covered with metal 'petals'.

All of these constructs are created to counter the high efficiency of Ukrainian drones, which have already destroyed hundreds of Russian crews. Improvisation in war is not new, but when the best that the once elite Russian tank corps can offer resembles a garden installation, it becomes clear that they have lost the technological race.

Russia has forgotten the basic principles of tank warfare

It seems that Russia has forgotten the basic principles of tank warfare — firepower, protection, and mobility. The 'dandelion' armor effectively destroys these three elements. Although the 125mm gun of the T-90 remains powerful, targeting through an improvised metal structure becomes extremely problematic. Protection from drones may improve slightly, but the increased silhouette makes the machine more visible and vulnerable. Mobility — the key to success in armored warfare — suffers severely due to the added mass and bulk, complicating maneuvers.

Essentially, the 'dandelion', like the 'turtle' and 'hedgehog' before it, does not complicate but actually simplifies the destruction of Russian tanks. While from a military standpoint this looks positive, it is hard not to feel sympathy for the poorly trained crews who are forced to fight in these improvised armored traps to maintain the Kremlin's illusion of an offensive.

Ukraine could defeat the Russian army: under what condition

At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Armed Forces of Ukraine are facing another problem. Given sufficient and timely Western assistance, Ukraine could defeat the Russian army, which increasingly relies on outdated tactics from World War I and equipment from World War II.

We hope that even the President of the United States realizes the real state of affairs and will force Putin to agree to peace initiatives — before more young Russians end up in 'dandelions', and before Ukrainians have to endure another absurd day of this illegal war.

According to data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian troops have already lost 11,544 tanks in the war against Ukraine.