Russian tank formation near border with Ukraine received modernized T-72B3 tanks

In the second half of 2018, the motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Western MD tank formation in the Bryansk Region have received another batch of upgraded T-72B3 main battle tanks (MBTs).

On 12 December, the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has reported that another batch of upgraded T-72B3 MBTs entered the arsenal of the Western MD tank formation in the Bryansk Region, which is located near a border with Ukraine.

More than 20 advanced tanks after getting latest technologies and passing through control tests included in the combat strength of a combined-arms association stationed in the border area.

- ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW -

The modernized version of the T-72, which was a main second-generation battle tank produced in the Soviet Union since the 1970s.

Refurbished and upgraded T-72B3 is equipped with a more powerful engine of 1,130 horsepower, as well as an improved armament system. In addition, the vehicle received a new aiming digital display system, as well as a television rear view camera.

Readers who wish to follow our weekly coverage can subscribe to the Weekly Defense Roundup.

If you wish to report a grammatical or factual error in this article, please let us know by using the online form.

Executive Editor

Support The Defence Blog

Independent reporting takes resources. Join us on Patreon.

Become a patron

More Like This

Russian officials accused of stealing $6M from naval base project

Russian investigators have opened criminal cases alleging officials and contractors stole approximately 500 million rubles ($6.4 million) earmarked for constructing naval infrastructure at the...

Ukraine’s top defense adviser lists nine critical gaps in the country’s military tech

Serhii Beskrestnov, known by his call sign "Flash" and serving as an adviser to Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, published a public assessment that catalogs...

Ukraine says Japanese parts are in 90% of Russia’s missiles and drones

Ukrainian Presidential Adviser Denys Brasheuk told Kyodo News in an exclusive interview that Japanese-manufactured components have been identified in approximately 90 percent of the...

Seoul protests China-Russia aircraft entering its air defense zone

South Korean Air Force fighters scrambled on June 27, 2026, after nearly 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft successively entered and exited the Korea...

Ukraine’s ballistic missile to hit Moscow is almost ready

Ukraine is on the verge of test-launching its first domestically produced long-range ballistic missile capable of striking Moscow, the founder of the company building...