Mapping Russia's Most Costly Tank Losses
- Mar 6, 2022
- 1 min read
New video that geolocates big-ticket Russian tank/ground vehicle losses and identifies unit affiliations where possible.
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278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of 2004: The Last National Guard ACR
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