Russian war machine falters: Satellite images reveal empty bases
A recording from a Russian warehouse in Omsk has appeared online. It shows how much equipment the Russians had before the invasion of Ukraine, and how much they have now. The difference is clearly visible—tanks and infantry fighting vehicles have disappeared, and the warehouse is almost empty.
Russians have been invading Ukraine for over three years. Although they have numerical and equipment advantages over their opponent, their army's potential is also starting to deplete. This is clearly visible in the statistics published by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russian losses are said to have already amounted to about 950,000 wounded and killed.
It's difficult to estimate the losses in terms of military equipment. According to various estimates, the Russians could have lost from 11,000 to even 20,000 armored vehicles. Putin and his regime have shifted the economy to war mode, but the losses are so significant that they have had to resort to post-Soviet equipment, as current production cannot meet the Russian army’s needs.
Satellite recording from Russia. Base emptied
Meanwhile, satellite images from the Institute of Automotive and Armored Engineering in Omsk have appeared online. According to data from 2021, there were 120 tanks, 89 armored personnel carriers, 41 infantry fighting vehicles, and 54 MT-12 Rapira anti-tank guns there. Judging by satellite photos from April 2025, this equipment has been removed from the warehouse. Only several dozen trucks and a few BAT-2 engineering vehicles remain on site.
According to the portal militarnyi.com, Russian production cannot keep up with the losses. It is estimated that as of 2022, the pace of Russian tank production was 120 per month. Currently, this number fluctuates between 30 and 35 tanks per month. It is also becoming increasingly difficult to renovate equipment withdrawn from the front. The pace of returning them to the front is said to have decreased by 3.5 to 4 times. Meanwhile, as reported by the portal defence24.pl, Russians are losing up to 380 tanks per month at the front, which far exceeds production capabilities. The following footage perfectly demonstrates that Putin's army has certain limitations that it will not be able to overcome. Warehouses are emptying. The question is, how much longer will Russia be able to continue the war, and how long can Ukrainians bravely defend themselves against the aggressor?
