Russian T-80BVM Tank Withstands 18 FPV Drone Attacks in Combat
A Russian T-80BVM tank reportedly survived 18 strikes from Ukrainian FPV drones during a combat mission, continuing to move and successfully delivering infantry.
A T-80BVM tank from the Russian Vostok group of forces reportedly survived 18 strikes from Ukrainian FPV drones during a combat mission, according to the vehicle’s commander, known by the call sign «Aza.»
The commander told TASS that the crew was moving as part of a колонна while carrying out an assigned task when Ukrainian forces attempted to halt the advance with kamikaze drone attacks. Most of the drones targeted his vehicle, which absorbed the bulk of the strikes aimed at the колонна.
Despite the repeated hits, the tank continued moving and completed its mission. According to the commander, the vehicle remained operational largely thanks to its anti-drone protective cage. The crew managed to deliver infantry to their designated position and later returned safely after the task was finished. He noted that none of the servicemen were injured during the incident.
The T-80BVM is one of Russia’s modern main battle tanks. It is based on the Soviet T-80, the world’s first tank powered by a gas-turbine engine as its main propulsion system. A later modification, the T-80B, introduced several improvements, including the upgraded 2A46-2 cannon, the 1A33 fire-control system, the Kobra guided weapon system, and a hydromechanical autoloader with a conveyor holding 28 rounds.