Ukraine's new armored assaults show the tank isn't dead, but the rules have changed
Tanks and armored vehicles have been relegated in Ukraine, but Operation Vivaldi shows they can still break through with more support and planning.
Ukraine's Third Army Corps reported two successful mechanized assaults behind Russian lines as part of Operation Vivaldi. The Ukrainian commander expressed doubt initially, emphasizing the need for extensive planning and support when using armored vehicles in modern warfare. The operations involved in Vivaldi have demonstrated that tanks and armored vehicles can still be effective in a drone-dominated battlefield, but require significant support and meticulous planning.
The limited territorial gains achieved through these assaults underline the challenges faced by armored forces in contemporary conflicts.
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