Ukraine unveils 'Frankenstein' tank rebuilt from Russian wrecks
The Ukrainian armed forces have ingeniously created a tank from the parts of destroyed Russian machines, aptly named "Frankenstein." The first images of this machine have appeared online. In the face of the aggressor's superiority in equipment, such initiatives are invaluable. Nonetheless, Russia still maintains the initiative on the front.
The Ukrainian armed forces have demonstrated remarkable ingenuity by creating a tank from components salvaged from destroyed Russian machines. The vehicle, named "Frankenstein," is a testament to the innovation and adaptability of Ukrainians when confronted with enemy superiority.
New Ukrainian armed forces tank. Meet "Frankenstein"
This tank, under the command of the 12th Azov Special Purpose Brigade, is composed of elements from various sources. The turret and gun come from a Russian T-90M, while the hull is reinforced with dynamic armor and side shields resembling those of the T-80BVM.
As "Fakt" reminds us, since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainian defenders have destroyed or captured 122 T-90M tanks. These modern machines, touted by the Russian president as the "best in the world," now serve in the Ukrainian arsenal.
The resulting hybrids combine elements from various tank models, such as the T-72B3, T-72B1, and T-62. This allows for using functional parts to create combat-ready vehicles to send to the front. A crucial aspect is the application of reactive armor, which enhances protection against older types of anti-tank weapons, adding additional combat value to these tanks.
Ukrainians more willing to concede land. Will Russians prolong the war?
The war with Russia has been ongoing for nearly three years. Unfortunately, in recent months, the aggressor has significantly taken the initiative on the front. By gaining more land, Vladimir Putin seeks a stronger negotiating position in any potential peace talks. Russia benefits from its numerical superiority in troops and equipment. The internal context is also crucial—by gaining more Ukrainian land, Putin can present the "special military operation" as a success. Unfortunately, although Ukrainians are striving to win the technological race on the front, their resources are significantly more limited.
It's no surprise that, according to PAP, citing research by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, the percentage of Ukrainian respondents willing to accept territorial concessions in exchange for ending the war with Russia is growing. It has increased from 32 to 38 percent. However, Russia is not interested in peace, as things are currently going its way. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, stated that Russia is accumulating and distributing resources to enable it to conduct the war in Ukraine until 2027.
