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Ukrainian Analysts Warn of 2026 Russian Tank Offensive

1/13/2026

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Ukrainian military analysts warn of a potential large-scale Russian tank offensive in early 2026 using T-90 and T-80BVM tanks targeting the Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk regions.
Forbes reports Russian forces are adopting tank tactics that pair armored vehicles with drone support to boost mobility and firepower.
The approach uses tanks in pairs, with one covering while the other advances toward the front, despite logistics and electronic warfare challenges.

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Ukrainian military analysts warn of a potential large-scale Russian tank offensive in early 2026 using T-90 and T-80BVM tanks targeting the Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk regions.
Forbes reports Russian forces are adopting tank tactics that pair armored vehicles with drone support to boost mobility and firepower.
The approach uses tanks in pairs, with one covering while the other advances toward the front, despite logistics and electronic warfare challenges.