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UPDATE: German Leopard 2A4 tank was destroyed during the battles near Rabotino last week. The tank was hit by two anti-tank guided missiles and two small FPV drones. As a result, the crew could not leave the tank and burned down in it. The position and the damaged tank were captured by Russian fighters.
Russian servicemen showed an abandoned German Leopard 2A4 with the Kontakt-1 dynamic protection units installed on the anti-cumulative grid. Servicemen of the Russian 71st Regiment of the 42nd Division of the 58th Army of the Southern Military District continue hunting for the NATO ‘cats’ in the Zaporozhie region.
According to the reports, the tank was filmed in the area of Orekhov. The vehicle was abandoned by Ukrainian soldiers together with their dead comrade. According to the comments of the Russian operator, the remains of a burned-out Ukrainian driver were found inside the vehicle. The front hatch got jammed shut or even welded from outside.
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The Ukrainian military has to strengthen the protection of German tanks before sending them to the frontlines. The Kontakt-1 dynamic protection units are installed on the turret and sides of the armored vehicle because the German protection is insufficient against the fire of Russian anti—tank weapons.
Footage from the Ukrainian front line confirmed the destruction of several dozen Leopard tanks. They are still rusting on the battlefields, since their evacuation is complicated both for the Russian and Ukrainian militaries.
Russian servicemen have recently taken US Bradley to the rear, and showed that the vehicle was not heavily damage and could continue taking part in hostilities. LINK The Leopard 2A4 abandoned in the Zaporozhie region can also be added to Russian collection of trophies soon, if the Russian military deems it useful to evacuate it.
