Russian "turtle" tank seized: Relic turned transport on Ukraine front

The Russians deem this type of armament essential on the Ukrainian waterfront. The Armed Forces of Ukraine captured the notable tank, but as it turns out, the "turtle" is only used for moving along the frontline. Ukrainian soldiers had the opportunity to examine it up close and were astonished. This equipment is simply dreadful. The Russians completely caught them off guard; that's a fact.

This tank was supposed to be the ideal tool for hiding from drones. Ironically, it was a drone that immobilised it. Subsequently, it was seized by the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Let's see what kind of Russian engineering we are dealing with here - announced the Ukrainian lieutenant colonel in a video posted on the X platform.

The first thing that stands out is the grate behind which the tank driver sits. Practically nothing is visible through the grate, which is also provisionally tied with a chain to the rest of the vehicle.

There is no ammunition here either, and the main barrel of the tank doesn't fire at all. This "miracle of Russian engineering" is a T-62M, produced in the 1960s, without ammunition or reactive armour. In practice, the Russians can only use it as a means of transport. The Ukrainians were at their wits' end with how inadequate this equipment is.

The only thing the "turtle" tank is equipped with is ECM, or electronic countermeasure technology, which aims to deceive radar, sonar, or other detection systems such as infrared or laser. In the case of this particular vehicle, Ukrainian soldiers dismantled the entire system to study it.

So this is what it looks like. This tank is just an empty shell... The tank's casing can protect its crew from small arms fire. But it lacks the functionality of a tank. Its barrel can't rotate or fire. This is made of metal - described the Ukrainian lieutenant colonel.

Upon entering the tank, it turned out that sleeping bags, canned food, and water were inside.

The only modern technology placed here was a radio station, an antenna, and the ECM system - described the Ukrainian lieutenant colonel.

He went to the driver's cabin and found that practically nothing was visible there.

These boxes of scrap make an awful noise when they move. It's impossible to sneak silently with them. The engine is old and emits huge clouds of smoke. Such equipment should be retired, not actively used - said a Ukrainian army mechanic in the video.

When asked by the lieutenant colonel, he admitted that the only thing the driver can see is the field in front of him; the view to the sides and rear of the tank is out of sight.

Blind, loud, and dumb - that's how the Ukrainian lieutenant colonel described the Russian tank.