How T-90 has established itself over the year in Syria
Military operations in Syria were the first where the Russian T-90 was baptized in battle.
About a year ago these Tanks Modifications “A” were seen at the Khmeimim airbase used by the Russian Air Force and were intended for its defense.
The appearance in the SAR of the newest tanks in service with Russia provoked a strong reaction in many Western media. The speeches of experts who called the T-90A "supertank" boiled down to the opinion that Russia transferred several vehicles to the airbase, since the Syrian government forces, armed with T-72, are unable to protect the airbase. T-90 is better suited for the defense of a similar object in the desert, since it has a more protected turret, a thermal imager integrated with the main sight, an improved gun stabilizer and an advanced automatic loader. And the fire control system installed on the tank, surpassing the world’s analogues, allows the vehicle to hit moving targets with the first shot in almost any weather.
Analysts of The National Interest then noted that if the militants of the terrorist group DAISH (the Arabic name of the Islamic State banned in the Russian Federation - RG) would use the American tanks M1A1 "Abrams" captured in Iraq, then against T-90 from them there will be no chance. In addition to the low level of professional training of terrorists, the experts explained the outcome of the fight as the worst equipment of the Abrams - they were exported in a variant with reduced characteristics.
A few months later, it became known that some tank units of the Syrian government as a military aid from the Russian Federation received a T-90 model 1992 of the year. Crews were formed from ATS military personnel with driving experience T-72 and retrained.
For the first time T-90 were used by Syrian troops in the province of Aleppo. Several videos have been published on the Internet that captured the participation of Russian-made tanks in battles in this region.
Middle Eastern media reported that it was T-90 that played a significant role in the successful operations of the ATS army units. The armored vehicles ensured the advancement of the assault groups, as a result of which strategically important populated areas were liberated, and the supply lines of the militants were cut. Part of the tanks was deployed in cities taken under the control of Syrian troops.
In a number of sources, you can see the responses of military ATS, who are members of the crew of the T-90. According to them, all the nuances of the Russian machine remain unknown to them, but past battles have already proved the effectiveness and good protection of these tanks from many types. weapons, including modern anti-tank missile systems TOW, which are in large numbers among terrorists.
A striking proof of this was the video that appeared near Aleppo that appeared on the Net in February of this year, demonstrating the attack by the militants who used TOW-2A against a Russian tank. The rocket hit the frontal part of the tower. The plot with the glee of the fighters abruptly broke off after a living crew member appeared from the tank tower. Later, a photo of the hit T-90 appeared, which was located at the Syrian repair plant. It was reported that the car had replaced the tip of the sights and dynamic protection units.
Indicative are also the frames, which show how the T-90 can withstand the hit of three missiles. According to the battle participants, the terrorists first fired one missile at the car, then two more. The first one exploded on approach, the second damaged the caterpillar a little, and the third one passed by. The tank was able to continue the movement and shooting.
According to some sources, it is often believed in the ranks of the SAR servicemen that more T-90 would contribute to the imminent end of hostilities in the country.
According to Yuri Lyamin, an expert on the Syrian crisis, quoted by the Herald of Mordovia, there are no more than three dozen T-90 at the disposal of the SAR government forces.
- These tanks are smeared along the front line. In one direction no more than one company is used. For example, about Aleppo at the end of the past - the beginning of the current year there were only about a dozen cars, - said Lyamin.
The publication also notes that since the appearance in Syria, not a single T-90 has been destroyed. The only loss can be considered as the capture by the militants in the Aleppo area in early June of an almost operational tank.
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