The occupiers have resumed armored assaults, including on secondary fronts, which may lead to local successes for the enemy.
This was stated by armored warfare expert Nikolai Salamah in an interview with "Radio Free Europe", pointing out the potential changes on the front due to the active use of equipment.
Salamah noted that previously, the Russian command tried to conserve armored vehicles to save them for decisive moments. However, they have now opted to abandon this strategy, deploying tanks in larger numbers for current assaults.
"This may temporarily alter the situation in certain areas. In specific directions, the enemy may achieve tactical successes through the use of armored vehicles. However, such attempts typically result in significant losses," Salamah emphasized.
The expert also indicated that the Russians have changed their method of utilizing tanks by loading them with additional metal structures, effectively turning them into a sort of "armored taxi" to transport infantry to forward positions.
"This decision makes the equipment less maneuverable and more vulnerable to Ukrainian attacks. Tanks are outfitted with a kind of "shed" made of 4-5 tons of metal, which renders them unwieldy and hinders their role in supporting advancing forces," the expert explained.
The primary purpose of such actions, as the expert clarified, is not a full-scale offensive but rather small tactical breakthroughs of 2-3 kilometers. He added that despite the intensification of armored assaults, the enemy has not made significant operational gains, as they are not advancing over considerable distances.