But attacking is always more resource-intensive than defending, and whatever advantages in people and equipment the Russians had in the area weren’t enough to cement their gains in Kupiansk.

The T-72's design offers several advantages. The tank's firepower is one of its key strengths, with the 125mm smoothbore gun capable of firing a variety of ammunition types. Modernized variants ...

Tanks of this series are equipped with a powerful 125mm cannon, capable of firing both conventional shells and guided missiles. Thanks to its autoloader, the T-72 requires a smaller crew compared ...