The Ukrainian Army’s M1 Abrams tank was destroyed in the Sumi region of the northeastern part of the country due to a loitering ammunition attack by the Russian Lancet System.
This American-made armored vehicle was provided as part of US military support and was camouflaged in a forest area near the village of Krasnopolier.
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According to Russian military sources, a reconnaissance team used a ZALA Z-16 drone to locate the tank. The released surveillance footage confirmed a direct hit and complete destruction of the Ukrainian tank.
This attack was carried out by the ZALA Lancet Reconnaissance and Attack Complex. This event highlights how vulnerable expensive and heavy tanks are in asymmetrical battles that use drones.
Military Surveillance PlatformLostArmourAccording to the special military operational area, more than 400 Ukrainian tanks have been reportedly neutralised by the Lancet drones so far. These include over 50 Western-made armored vehicles, including the American M1 Abrams, German Leopard 2, and British Challenger 2.
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The increasing use of loitering ammunition has led to increased concern among military analysts about the effectiveness of traditional passive and active armored systems.
Source/Image: ZALA @ZalaAero, @army_tv | LostArmour Portal. This article was created with the support of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
