100,000 Built For War: Unveiling the Dangers of Russia’s T-55 for Ukraine

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has seen a lot of action with tanks taking center stage. Ukraine, backed by support from its allies, is getting more armored vehicles, while Russia is holding its ground with the production of advanced tanks like the T-14 Armata and T-90M main battle tanks. Russia started the conflict in February 2022 with a whopping 2,987 tanks, showcasing its military strength. However, over the past 23 months of intense warfare, Russia has faced significant losses in tanks. In response to this, there’s been an interesting shift towards using older tanks, especially the T-55, a tank from the Soviet era. Despite being a bit outdated in terms of technology, these vintage tanks are now playing a crucial role as self-propelled artillery on the battlefield. It seems like Russia is adapting its strategy to make up for the considerable losses reported by Ukrainian forces. This brings us to a key question: What exactly is the role of the T-55 in the ongoing conflict, and can