#Ukraine: Yet more massive quantities of armour and vehicle left behind by Russian forces in #Kharkiv. These images are thanks to @OSINTua, and are quite remarkable.

First, MT-LB, MT-LBVM with other MT-LB based vehicle, MT-LB with DShKM HMG, BMP-2 IFV.
Next: Two MT-LB, a BMP-2, and a 2S6M/M1 combat vehicle from the 2K22M/M1 Tunguska anti-aircraft system that was destroyed earlier.
Three more BMP-2 IFV, and a BTR-82A also left behind.
Some heavy armour: Two T-72B variant tanks in bad condition (One recaptured from the AFU) as well as a T-72B3 Obr 2016.
Yet more: K-53949 Linza armoured field ambulance, 9K51M Tornado-G 122mm MRL, and a Ural supply truck.
This isn't over! At least 5 (Likely 6) BMP-2 IFV neatly parked, Msta-SM2 152mm self-propelled howitzer, and a logistics truck.
...and last of all, at least 4 supply trucks. Simply massive, and we are nowhere close to complete overall.

The scale is almost unprecedented. Again we thanks @OSINTua for the images.

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