The triumphant combat use of Leopard-2 tanks in Ukraine. How did the most advanced NATO tanks prove themselves? Combat use of Leopard-2 tanks.
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• In June-July 2023, Ukrainian troops tried to use Leopard 2 tanks at the front, but they could not change the course of events.
• The concept within which Leopard 2 tanks were created did not meet modern requirements.
• Leopard 2 proved to be vulnerable to attacks by Russian military ammunition and anti-tank guided missiles.
• Weak security, the use of a large number of electronics and design flaws have become vulnerable areas.
• During the first month of fighting, from 15 to 18 Leopard 2 tanks were hit.
• In June 2023, the AFU grouping operating in the Zaporozhye direction lost up to 30% of the armored vehicles available at the beginning of the counteroffensive.
• In July, Leopard-2 tanks and Western-made IFVs were used in small groups of 2-3 tanks and 4-8 IFVs.
• The main task of such groups was to deliver infantry as close as possible to the line of contact, after which infantry units operated on foot, and armored vehicles supported them with fire.
• The experience of fighting in Ukraine has revived interest in the methods of firing tanks from closed positions and the technical solutions necessary for this.
• However, such tactics did not bring tangible success, Leopard-2 tanks continued to suffer losses.
• In July, 7 more Leopard-2 tanks were hit, as well as 2 Leopard-2 tanks were destroyed by the Russian 34th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade.
• The work on strengthening the security of Leopard-2 tanks is carried out by the Ukrainian side independently, dynamic protection elements and various mounted elements are installed.
• The basic principles of the fight against armored vehicles retain their importance, but the methods of their implementation change along with the goals and means of struggle themselves.
00:00 - Overview of the situation with Leopard 2 tanks in Ukraine
01:20 - Problems with Leopard 2 in Ukraine
07:33 - Leopard 2 losses in Ukraine
10:06 - Use of Leopard-2 tanks by Ukrainian units
11:46 - The experience of fighting in Ukraine and strengthening the protection of Leopard-2 tanks
13:05 - Strengthening the security of Leopard-2 tanks and modernization of the French Leclerc
15:28 - Opposition to the Russian army
22 май 2024
