Ukraine is bringing tanks back to the battlefield; armored vehicles are crushing Russian infantry
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The Ukrainian military has begun employing a new tactic for using armored vehicles that allows for limited mechanized maneuvers despite the constant threat from Russian drones. This involves combining tanks and infantry fighting vehicles with escort drones and additional counter-drone defenses, according to Forbes.
As the author of the publication explains, tanks played a vital role in the initial stages of Russia's full-scale invasion. However, the proliferation of attack drones gradually limited the use of armored vehicles, forcing both sides to rely more heavily on infantry operations. Now, the Ukrainians have reinvented the use of tanks in these new circumstances.
An example of this new approach is demonstrated in a video published by a Ukrainian military blogger, likely related to the actions of the 475th Separate Assault Regiment. The footage shows a Ukrainian tank and a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle moving along a road under attack from Russian drones, while continuing to fire on detected targets. The armored vehicles are accompanied by Ukrainian FPV drones, which intercept enemy drones. In one scene, a Ukrainian drone alters the trajectory of a Russian FPV drone, pursues it, and destroys it before it reaches the armored vehicles. Vampire heavy bombers also operate ahead, scouting enemy positions and dropping munitions on likely Russian military locations.
Additional protection is provided by so-called "hedgehog" armor—a structure of metal rods protruding from the vehicle's hull. It's designed to detonate drones at a distance from the main armor. In the video, a Bradley is struck by a Lightning drone, but, judging by the footage, it sustains minor damage and continues moving.
"The combination of drone tracking and 'hedgehog' armor creates a multi-layered defense strategy against various types of drone threats," the author of the publication states.
According to the author, Ukrainian troops use small groups of two or three armored vehicles. This facilitates air cover, as larger columns are easier to detect, and their protection requires more drones and operators.
At the same time, this tactic has its vulnerabilities. Intercepting enemy drones can create gaps in cover, and Vampire drones must periodically return to replenish ammunition and recharge their batteries. Additional armor also doesn't guarantee complete safety: repeated strikes can eventually disable the vehicle.
Ukraine is adopting a new approach amid successful counteroffensives on several frontlines, particularly in the Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts. The return of tanks could help the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy fortified positions with direct fire, while drones will provide reconnaissance and cover. However, converting localized successes into large-scale breakthroughs remains challenging due to the intensive use of Russian drones.
According to the observer, the future effectiveness of armored operations will depend on which side can secure local air superiority using drones. Russia could also adopt Ukrainian technologies, which would intensify competition in the development of armored vehicle protection and enemy vehicle engagement capabilities.
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