Russian troops have reduced the use of armoured vehicles in assaults on the areas of active combat in recent weeks, likely due to significant losses of equipment and depletion of Soviet supplies. Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: The ISW analysts note in their report on 4 January that Russian troops have been using less armoured vehicles in their assaults on the most active parts of the line of contact in recent weeks.

Russian forces have significantly reduced their use of armored vehicles and mechanized attacks in the Kurakhove area following heavy equipment losses in October and November 2024. Read also: DeepState refutes ISW report on Kurakhove capture A spokesperson for a Ukrainian brigade operating in Oblast said Russian forces have switched to infantry

Russia is reducing its use of armored vehicles in Ukraine due to shrinking Soviet-era reserves. According to ISW, at the current rate of losses, these resources will be depleted before the end of 2026.

Russia is reducing its use of armoured vehicles in Ukraine due to shrinking Soviet-era reserves. According to ISW, these resources will be depleted by the end of 2026 at the current rate of losses. The Russian armed forces in Ukraine are limiting the use of armoured vehicles to conserve equipment given the diminishing Soviet-era reserves.