Jakub Janovsky「Between the turret ERA not having any gaps (which points towards either T80BVMs or T-90S/M), no RWS (eliminating T-90M), side engine exhaust (so T-72 or T-90), and old-style side skirts (T-80BVM and T-90M use Relikt side skirts), I think they likely were T-90S tanks.[2]」
Ministry of Defense「(4/4) However, Russian units have likely suffered particularly heavy casualties around Vuhledar as inexperienced units have been committed. Russian troops likely fled and abandoned at least 30 mostly intact armoured vehicles in a single incident after a failed assault.[3]」
Ministry of Defense「(4/5) Its commander, Colonel General Rustam Muradov, is likely under intense pressure to improve results following harsh criticism from the Russian nationalist community after previous setbacks.[5]」
Defense of Ukraine「Diary of a russian officer captured near Vuhledar.
March 1: 100 soldiers undertook an assault; 16 remained.
March 3: out of 116 soldiers 23 remained.
March 4: out of 103 soldiers 15 remained.
March 5: out of 115 soldiers 3 remained.[6]」
Ministry of Defense「Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 16 March 2023.
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