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Drone instructor at the 61st Naval Infantry Brigade in Sputnik, Kola Peninsula.

 

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Drones, not tanks, on Russia's training ranges along NATO border

The Northern Fleet keenly shows off how its servicemen fly drones on training grounds near Norway and Finland. But there has hardly been a tank or an armoured vehicle on display in the far northern local brigades since the start of the full-scale war.

Atle Staalesen

12 November 2024 - 14:35

The 200th Motorised Rifle Brigade is located only few kilometres from the border to the two Nordic NATO countries and used to be in possession of several hundred armoured vehicles, including a significant number of tanks and howitzers.

Before the full-scale attack on Ukraine, the weaponry was frequently on display in the Northern Fleet's promo videos and photos. 

When the military servicemen in September 2021 celebrated the official Tankman’s Day, more than 40 T-80BVM tanks reportedly took part in joint drills with paratroopers and infantry units.

Before the full-scale attack on Ukraine, the 200th Motorised Brigade in Pechenga had more than 40 T-80BVM tanks. Photo: Russian Armed Forces

Since then, hardly a single tank or howitzer has been displayed on the websites and social media channels of the Northern Fleet.

The war of aggression and the huge losses on the battlefield seems to have utterly depleted the brigades' resources.

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