Russian T-54-3M (modernised Model 1951) taken out by an FPV drone that was used in direct assault near Robotyne, February 2024.
Previously T-54/55s were used only in artillery role but recently Russians started using them in direct assaults as well.
2022 RU invasion of UA
Previously T-54/55s were used only in artillery role but recently Russians started using them in direct assaults as well.
2022 RU invasion of UA
This fact comes after less than a year (March 22, 2023) since first T-54-3M has been spotted by Conflict Inteligence Team on train wagon after being removed from storage to be used in Ukraine.
At the end of 1950s most older T-54s were modernised to bring them to T-54B standard.
At the end of 1950s most older T-54s were modernised to bring them to T-54B standard.
Note, of course in the usual recent fashion, the netting against drones and additional track lines (from a different vehicle, possibly BMP-2) placed in front of driver's position to provide protection. Though the level of protection tracks provide against most threats is minimal.
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