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Russia Revives Old T-62 Tanks Amid Armored Shortage

7/1/2025

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Russia is grappling with a critical shortage of modern armored vehicles, forcing them to dust off outdated T-62 tanks. Reactivated at the 103rd Armored Repair Plant, these relics are being pulled from Eastern Military District warehouses. Their deteriorating state underscores Russia's struggle to maintain its military might in the face of significant equipment losses.

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Story summary

Russia is grappling with a critical shortage of modern armored vehicles, forcing them to dust off outdated T-62 tanks. Reactivated at the 103rd Armored Repair Plant, these relics are being pulled from Eastern Military District warehouses. Their deteriorating state underscores Russia's struggle to maintain its military might in the face of significant equipment losses.