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War in Ukraine: shortage of military equipment pushes the army to rely on the D system
In Ukraine, the lack of new military equipment is felt. The army survives by stripping the carcasses of old tanks to equip its tanks in service.
(France 2)
In Ukraine, the lack of new military equipment is felt. The army survives by stripping the carcasses of old tanks to equip its tanks in service.
A repair shop, and an engineer, who became a specialist in tinkering with artillery guns. The devices were delivered to the United States and Denmark, and the barrel tube must be replaced after 2,500 shots. But Ukraine shoots up to 5,000 times before changing them, due to lack of spare parts. As a result, accuracy and range are reduced. Mechanics have no choice: “If we do not receive these tubes urgently, our army will have to retreat,” deplores one of them. To manage the shortage, the Ukrainians look for parts near the front, in tank cemeteries. Mechanics salvage anything that can be reused, cannibalizing the carcasses to retool other tanks.
A continuous need for maintenance
An engineer takes care of rehabilitating armored transport vehicles sent by the Americans. Spare parts are stored in vehicles outside. But some key mechanisms are only made in the United States and would take several weeks to deliver. Half of the Leopard tanks sent by Germany are now out of service. This is why some European arms manufacturers are considering going there to help with repairs.
