Crisis In Ukraine-The Photos

[Roman Alymov]

Pro-Ukr

[Roman Alymov]

[Wiedzmin]

T-64BV hit by large calibre HE

[Gavin-Phillips]

 

T-64BV hit by large calibre HE

 

I find a couple of things very eye catching about this picture.

 

Firstly, what presumably is the impact point of the large calibre HE round (howitzer?). Is this a good example of what I've read so much of on this site about "weld seams cracking" when large calibre artillery is used in the anti-tank role? Even if the round doesn't penetrate, it'll still cause massive structural damage.

 

Secondly, take a look at the barrel of the main gun, almost looks like its been cut off deliberately!? I cannot quite imagine an HE impact would have produced a clear cut like that.

 

I don't suppose there's any word on if any of the crew made it?

[Wiedzmin]

 

 

Secondly, take a look at the barrel of the main gun, almost looks like its been cut off deliberately!? I cannot quite imagine an HE impact would have produced a clear cut like that.

 

 

 

it's cut off after battle IIRC(some locals probably)

Edited September 18, 2015 by Wiedzmin

[Gavin-Phillips]

That'd make sense. Thanks Wiedzmin.

[Briganza]

That last one looks like it was in a scrap ward. I think I can see 4 APCs. Have they been caught in DF as that could explain some of the other damage.

[Roman Alymov]

BTR-80 modified in Lugansk Rep. from captured Gov Forces one

 

Original vehicle as captured in Debaltsevo

[bd1]

i´ve always wondered if the romanians made a better choice than buying brdm-2 (yes, i know, it´s 15+ years younger design)

 

 

http://www.military-today.com/apc/tabc_79.htm

[Jim Warford]

Incoming ATGM - Ukraine...

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_uWbAao4LY

[Roman Alymov]

Not photo but sort of tank art from pro-Ukr side

http://radojavor.deviantart.com/art/Sunflower-fields-562097517

[BLAH]

T-64BV hit by large calibre HE

 

122mm?

[Mr King]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBwbCFoXKLM