Before the Southern Group of Forces (South Group of Forces) of Russia, the task is likely to occupy the southern territory of Ukraine. However, the old Soviet T-62 tanks will become an easy target for the Armed Forces of Ukraine..

This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Great Britain on Twitter..

It is noted that in recent days, Russia has moved 50-year-old T-62 tanks from deep storage to the South GV zone..

The T-62s will almost certainly be especially vulnerable to anti-tank weapons, and their presence on the battlefield highlights Russia's lack of modern combat-ready equipment..

In addition, Russian ground forces continue their attempts to encircle Severodonetsk and Lysichansk, recently capturing several villages northwest of Popasnaya..

Russia puts pressure on Severodonetsk, although Ukraine retains control over several defense sectors. Thus, Russia cannot gain full control over the Donbass, the British Ministry of Defense notes..

Russia transferred Soviet T-62 tanks to the Zaporozhye direction. The tank was produced in the USSR from 1962 to 1975 and was only recently removed from conservation in Russia. The reason for this may be that the Russian troops have lost a significant part of their modern tanks and therefore they have to use Soviet-era military equipment.