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#Ukraine: T-80BVM "Bunny", the most famous captured Russian tank in Ukrainian service, was destroyed in Bakhmut, #Donetsk Oblast.
The tank was immobilized and damaged by 240mm mortar fire, so was set on fire by its crew to avoid capture by Russian forces. ⏬
The tank was immobilized and damaged by 240mm mortar fire, so was set on fire by its crew to avoid capture by Russian forces. ⏬
This tank was captured from the Russian army by the Ukrainian 93rd Mechanized Brigade back in the beginning of March of last year on the outskirts of Kharkiv and was quickly put in action- receiving new improvised ERA side armour.
So far, prior to the loss of the tank, according to the "kill rings" on the barrel and claims from the crew, this T-80BVM managed to destroy at least 6 Russian tanks- one of them being the only T-80UM2 tank in existence.
Prior to destruction "Bunny" was seriously damaged in combat at least once, presumably by running over anti-tank mines, but was repaired and returned back to service.
h/t @Danspiun for imagery and some details!
h/t @Danspiun for imagery and some details!
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