As per a source close to the matter, Russia has reportedly begun using its new T-14 Armata battle tanks to fire at Ukrainian positions, but they have not yet participated in direct assault operations.
The private news agency reported that the tanks have been fitted with extra protection on their flanks and crews have undergone combat coordination at training grounds in Ukraine. These tanks have a maximum speed on the highway of 80 kilometres per hour and are equipped with an unmanned turret, with crew members remotely controlling the armaments from an isolated armored capsule located in the front of the hull.
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In January, British military intelligence reported that Russian forces in Ukraine were reluctant to accept the first tranche of the tanks due to their poor condition. It also said that any deployment of the T-14 would likely be a high-risk decision for Russia, and one taken primarily for propaganda purposes.
The Kremlin had ordered the production of 2,300 tanks by 2020, which was later stretched to by 2025, as per Russian media reports. However, the program has faced numerous delays and reports of manufacturing problems. The Interfax news agency reported in December 2021 that the state conglomerate Rostec had started production of some 40 tanks, with an anticipated delivery after 2023.
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