In Avdievsky direction, a Russian tank holds its position despite direct blows
During frontline engagements in the Avdievsky direction, a Russian tank attached to the assault line faced significant resistance. A report from a senior officer in the southern group describes how the vehicle, paired with infantry fighting vehicles, led the initial mechanized thrust toward enemy positions. As the battle intensified, the tank moved into an elevated position to provide suppressive fire on fortified enemy positions, enabling troops from nearby infantry fighting vehicles to dismount and maneuver into a nearby forested area. Amid the exchange, the tank absorbed a direct hit from an NLAW grenade launcher. Despite the impact, the vehicle stayed in action and continued to maneuver for aimed fire against the adversary. The crew pressed on with the mission, maintaining fire support as the assault progressed.
As fighting continued, the same tank was struck by an anti-tank mine, which temporarily disabled its mobility. Even after the explosion, the crew under the leadership of a commander with the call sign Belarus kept returning fire, attempting to maintain pressure on the enemy and support the infantry teams. Though the assault column finally pulled back from the most intense line of fire, the tank and its crew had already played a crucial role in the engagement by keeping pressure on the opposing forces and enabling other elements of the mechanized force to withdraw and reorganize.
Earlier reports noted that Kornet launchers with double warheads had a role in destroying Ukrainian Leopard tanks in other sectors, underscoring the ongoing, wide-scale nature of the conflict and the varied modern anti-tank capabilities in use across the battlefield.
Additionally, there have been discussions in government bodies about public exhibitions of damaged equipment as a means to illustrate the consequences of modern warfare and to provide a visible narrative of ongoing military activities. This discussion reflects broader interests in documenting and presenting the material outcomes of recent combat operations.
In summary, the described operation in the Avdievsky direction demonstrates how a single armored platform can influence the tempo of a mechanized assault, weather a direct hit, and continue to perform key tasks under fire. The events highlight the resilience of crews and the tight coordination between tanks and mechanized infantry in contemporary battle scenarios.