A Russian tank managed to withstand 43 strikes by Ukrainian FPV drones and was not ultimately put out of action, according to a battalion commander known by the call sign «Svat.»

He said that the survivability of armored vehicles has noticeably increased in recent months, with this incident standing as a clear example. The episode unfolded after the tank hit a mine, which damaged its track but left the crew unharmed. Immobilized, the vehicle remained in the same position for several days, during which it became a constant target for Ukrainian drone attacks.

Svat explained that while the tank was stuck in place, enemy FPV kamikaze drones struck it 43 times. Only four of those drones managed to penetrate the armor, and just one caused damage to the engine. Even so, the tank was evacuated, repaired without delay, and returned to service in a short time.

He stressed that such cases can no longer be considered isolated. According to him, they directly affect the resilience of frontline units, allowing them to maintain combat effectiveness for longer periods despite sustained enemy pressure.

In the same interview, another serviceman with the call sign «Sazon» spoke about the work of artillery crews. He said that artillery units fire between 12 and 30 rounds per day, operating under heavy physical strain and the constant threat of air attacks. He emphasized that well-coordinated and accurate artillery fire significantly eases the task of infantry units on the ground.